Cumene named after?

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Can anyone tell me who first discovered cumene/cumene process and was it named after them or what not?

2007-11-14 07:01:57 · 2 answers · asked by Ravioli 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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Here is a reference that includes the inventors' names.
http://www.delphion.com/details?pn10=US05055627

In 1991, they were Smith, Jr., Lawrence A.; Arganbright, Robert P.; and Hearn, Dennis

2007-11-14 07:15:57 · answer #1 · answered by Rich Z 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Cumene is so called because it was originally made from Roman Cumin Oil, related to the herb cumin/cummin.

2007-11-14 08:57:51 · answer #2 · answered by Mike W 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋