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Cumene hydroperoxide is a compound that plays a significant role in organic chemistry, particularly in the area of radical chemistry and as an initiator for various polymerization reactions. It is widely used in research to study the mechanisms of free radical reactions, due to its ability to decompose into radicals under certain conditions. Cumene hydroperoxide′s role as an intermediate in the synthesis of phenol and acetone through the cumene process is also a subject of investigation, as researchers seek to optimize this industrially important reaction. In addition, the compound is used to generate other peroxide compounds and as an oxidizing agent in the oxidation of sulfides to sulfoxides. The stability and safe handling of cumene hydroperoxide are also topics of research, with studies aimed at understanding its decomposition pathways and the factors that influence its reactivity.
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
Cumene hydroperoxide, 5 g | sc-214781 | 5 g | $41.00 | |||
Cumene hydroperoxide, 100 g | sc-214781A | 100 g | $57.00 |