Cumene Lab Report
1.2.3 Cumene
1.2.3.1 Chemical Properties
Figures 1.3 : Structure of cumene.
Cumene is a compound that less dense than water and insoluble in water as well as moderately toxic if inhaled (Cameo Chemical, n.d). In order to produce phenol and its by-product acetone, cumene undergoes oxidation process to produce cumene hydro peroxide (Sbio, 2003). Cumene hydro peroxide then is split into phenol and acetone by catalytic action using dilute sulphuric acid (Sbio, 2003). Besides, cumene is a stable compound, but may form peroxides in storage if in contact with the air so it is important to test for the presence of peroxides before heating or distilling. The chemical also flammable and incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
1.2.3.2 Physical
1.2.3.1 Chemical Properties
Figures 1.3 : Structure of cumene.
Cumene is a compound that less dense than water and insoluble in water as well as moderately toxic if inhaled (Cameo Chemical, n.d). In order to produce phenol and its by-product acetone, cumene undergoes oxidation process to produce cumene hydro peroxide (Sbio, 2003). Cumene hydro peroxide then is split into phenol and acetone by catalytic action using dilute sulphuric acid (Sbio, 2003). Besides, cumene is a stable compound, but may form peroxides in storage if in contact with the air so it is important to test for the presence of peroxides before heating or distilling. The chemical also flammable and incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
1.2.3.2 Physical