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4-Benzoylbiphenyl | CAS 2128-93-0

CAS 2128-93-0 4-Benzoylbiphenyl (Photoinitiator PBZ)

Product Information of 4-Benzoylbiphenyl (Photoinitiator PBZ)


Photoinitiator-PBZ is a highly efficient free radical type II photoinitiator used primarily for UV polymerization of the corresponding resin along with a tertiary amine complexing agent. Varnish, plastic coating, wood coating, adhesive, lithographic / screen printing ink, flexo ink.

  • Product Name:  4-Benzoylbiphenyl
  • Synonyms: Photoinitiator PBZ; SPEEDCURE PBZ; Methanone, [1,1‘-biphenyl]-4-ylphenyl-; eusolex3490; 4-benzoyl biphenyl; trigonal12; p-Benzoylbiphenyl; P-PHENYLBENZOPHENONE; 4-biphenylyl phenyl ketone; biphenyl-4-yl phenyl methanone; ((1,1′-BIPHENYL)-4-YL)PHENYLMETHANONE; AKOS 215-32; (1,1’-biphenyl)-4-ylphenyl-methanon; 4-Diphenyl phenyl ketone; 4-phenyl-benzophenon; Benzophenone, 4-phenyl-; p-Biphenylyl phenyl ketone; Phenyl p-biphenylyl ketone
  • CAS No: 2128-93-0
  • EINECS No.: 218-345-2
  • Molecular Formula: C19H14O
  • Molecular Weight: 258.31 g/mol
  • Key Properties: High efficiency, low odor, low yellowing

Product Specifications of 4-Benzoylbiphenyl (Photoinitiator PBZ)

Appearance White powder
Assay ≥99%
Boiling Point 419-420°C
Melting Point 99-101 °C
Flash Point 109.7°C
Loss on drying 0.50% max
Absorption Peak 248nm
Packaging 20KG/Carton

Main Applications of 4-Benzoylbiphenyl (Photoinitiator PBZ)

  1. UV curing coatings and inks.
  2. Used as a pharmaceutical intermediate and photocuring initiator.
  3. It is an important intermediate for the synthesis of bixazole and a photosensitizer for a photosensitive resin.
  4. It is also an intermediate of the antifungal drug bifonazole.

Storage Conditions: Keep container closed when not in use. Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.

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