C12H16O4
224.25 g/mol
Industrial Chemical
Irgacure 2959
CAS106797-53-9
Category
Industrial Chemical
Compound Class
Other
Primary Use
Photoinitiator for radical polymerization
This compound is an aromatic ketone that functions as a photoinitiator for radical polymerization, initiating the curing process upon exposure to UV light. It is widely used in UV-curable coatings, inks, and adhesives.
Photoinitiator for UV-curable coatingsPhotoinitiator for UV-curable inksPhotoinitiator for UV-curable adhesives
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CAS 106797-53-9
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Safety Reference
H412Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Identifiers
IUPAC Name
2-hydroxy-1-[4-(2-hydroxyethoxy)phenyl]-2-methylpropan-1-one
InChIKey
GJKGAPPUXSSCFI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
CC(C)(C(=O)C1=CC=C(C=C1)OCCO)O
Synonyms (18)
- Darocur 2595
- Darocur 2959
- IRGC 2959
- Irgacure 2959
- photoinitiator 2959