P-Cymene
CAS No.: 99-87-6, 25155-15-1
Other Name: para Cymene, p-Cymol, Dolcymene, 4-Isopropyltoluene, 1-methyl-4-(1-methylethyl)benzene,
4-Methylcumene, 1-Methyl-4-(propan-2-yl)benzene,1-isopropyl-4-methylbenzene, p-Methylisopropylbenzene,
1-Methyl-4-isopropylbenzene
Description:
P-Cymene, a clear liquid with a mild pleasant odor, is a aromatic organic compound naturally occurring in essential oils of various aromatic plants. P-Cymene also can be produced by high purity dehydrogenation technique which is applied in distilling by-products of gum turpentine.
It is insoluble in water, miscible with organic solvents.
Specification:
| Test item | Standard |
| Appearance | Colorless to light yellow clear liquid |
| Content, % | 99 min |
| Specific gravity (20℃) | 0.8530-0.8600 |
| Refractive Index (20℃) | 1.4890-1.4930 |
| Water, % | 0.1 max |
Suggested Uses:
Used for synthesizing tonalide, musk moskene, phantolide.
Used as the intermediate for pharmaceutical, fragrance, flavor, pesticide.
Used in food, cosmetic, perfumery, soap, detergent.
Packing :
175 kg galvanized iron drum, ISO-tank or as the request of customer.
Storage:
Store in cool place, free from contamination, keep away from high temperature, fire, water, and oxidant agent.