Cumene hydroperoxide

[2] Products of decomposition of cumene hydroperoxide are methylstyrene, acetophenone, and 2-phenylpropan-2-ol.

At temperatures >100 °C, oxygen is passed through liquid cumene:[4] Dicumyl peroxide is a side product.

Cumene hydroperoxide is a radical initiator for production of acrylates.

The reaction follows this stoichiometry: Dehydrating and hydrogenating cumyl alcohol recycles the cumene.

Cumene hydroperoxide, like all organic peroxides, is potentially explosive.

NFPA 704 four-colored diamond Health 1: Exposure would cause irritation but only minor residual injury. E.g. turpentine Flammability 2: Must be moderately heated or exposed to relatively high ambient temperature before ignition can occur. Flash point between 38 and 93 °C (100 and 200 °F). E.g. diesel fuel Instability 4: Readily capable of detonation or explosive decomposition at normal temperatures and pressures. E.g. nitroglycerin Special hazards (white): no code