Also known as: Isopropylbenzene. CAS Number: 98-82-8. A
colorless, flammable liquid with a penetrating, gasoline-like
odor. It is used as a thinner for paints, lacquers an enamels,
and as a componenet of high octane fuels. It is also used in the
production of phenol, acetone, acetophenone, and methylstyrene.
Chemical formula = C9H12. Molecular weight = 120.19 g/mol.
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Cumene is used in a variety of petroleum products. Acute
(short-term) inhalation exposure to cumene may cause headaches,
dizziness, drowsiness, slight incoordination, and unconsciousness
in humans. Cumene has a potent central nervous system (CNS)
depressant action characterized by a slow induction period and
long duration of narcotic effects in animals. Cumene is a skin
and eye irritant. No information is available on the chronic
(long-term), reproductive, developmental, or carcinogenic effects
of cumene in humans. Animal studies have reported increased
liver, kidney, and adrenal weights from inhalation exposure to
cumene. EPA has classified cumene as a Group D, not classifiable
as to human carcinogenicity.