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Cumene hydroperoxide (CHP) is an organic hydroperoxide with the chemical formula C₆H₅C(CH₃)₂OOH. It is formed by the oxidation of cumene (isopropylbenzene) and serves as a key intermediate in the industrial production of phenol and acetone via the cumene process.

Key Characteristics

  • Chemical Structure: Consists of a cumene (isopropylbenzene) group bonded to a hydroperoxy functional group (–OOH).
  • Physical State: Typically a colorless to pale yellow liquid at room temperature.
  • Role in Industry: CHP is the crucial intermediate in the cumene process, where it is first produced by air oxidation of cumene and then cleaved (usually with an acid catalyst) to yield phenol and acetone.
  • Reactivity: CHP is thermally unstable and can decompose violently under improper conditions, requiring careful handling and process control.
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Benzene
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Propylene
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