Sasol Para-cumylphenol

Para-cumylphenol" is an alkylphenol with a purity of min. 99% For documents specific to a region, please contact Sasol using the 'Request Document' button.

Chemical Name: 4-(α,α-dimethylbenzyl)phenol

CAS Number: 599-64-4

Chemical Family: Alkylphenols, Phenols & Phenolics

Synonyms: 2-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)-2-phenylpropane, 2-Phenyl-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propane, 4-(1-Methyl-1-phenylethyl)phenol, 4-(2-Phenylpropan-2-yl)phenol, 4-(Dimethylphenylmethyl)phenol, 4-(α,α-Dimethylbenzyl)phenol, 4-Cumylphenol, 4-Hydroxydiphenyldimethylmethane, 4-α-Cumylphenol, NSC 6237, p-(α-Cumyl)phenol, p-(α,α-Dimethylbenzyl)phenol, p-Cumylphenol

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Identification & Functionality

CAS No.
599-64-4
EC No.
209-968-0

Applications & Uses

Markets

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Scaled solid
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Color Number (APHA) (50 % in methanolic solution)max. 50mg Pt/lDIN EN 1557
p-Cumylphenolmin. 99% massGC
Other Alkylphenols Contentsmax. 1% massGC
Molar mass (C15 H16 O)212.28g/mol
Boiling Point at 1.013 hPa328.2°C
Enthalpy of Vaporization (at boiling Point at 1,013 hPa)319.3kJ/kg
Solubility (Cumylphenol in water at 20°C)0.153g/l
Solubility (Water in Cumylphenol at 90°C)5.35% mass
Water Contentmax. 0.05% massRCM 3804
Setting Pointmin. 70°CDIN ISO 3841
Refractive Indexapprox. 1.567-ASTM D 1747
Phenol Contentmax. 0.05% massGC
Ignition Temperatureapprox. 485°CDIN 51794
Hydroxyl Numberapprox. 264mg KOH/gDIN EN 13926
Heat of Fusion87 ± 2kJ/kg
Flash Pointapprox. 188°CASTM D 92

Regulatory & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Packaging Information

Scaled in 20kg polyethylene bags.

Storage & Handling

Storage And Handling
  • Excluding exposure to light and moisture, about 6 months, tends to congeal.

Precautions For Safe Handling

Advice On Safe Handling

  • Wear personal protective equipment.

Advice on protection against fire and explosion

  • Take precautionary measures against static discharges. Dust may form explosive mixture in air.

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Requirements for storage areas and containers

  • Keep container tightly closed. Protect against light. Protect from moisture.

Storage class (TRGS 510)

  • 10-13: German Storage Class 10 to 13