It has the CAS Registry Number of 536-60-7 and the IUPAC name of (4-propan-2-ylphenyl)methanol.

[4] The most common use is as a food additive to add flavor.

[7] Hydrogenation of cuminal can produce cumyl alcohol.

[8] Cumyl alcohol is an undesired side reaction product when LDPE is crosslinked.

[10] The cumyl alcohol reduces the insulating properties.