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Photoinitiator 1173 | CAS 7473-98-5

CAS 7473-98-5 Photoinitiator 1173

2-hydroxy-2-methylpropiophenone (Photoinitiator 1173) Product Information


  • Product Name: Photoinitiator 1173
  • Chemical Name: 2-Hydroxy-2-methyl-1-phenyl-1-propanone
  • Synonyms: HMPP; 2-hydroxy-2-methyl-1-phenylpropan-1-one; 2-hydroxy-2-methylpropiophenone; 1-Phenyl-2-hydroxy-2-methylpropan-1-one; benzoyl isopropanol; alpha-hydroxy-alpha-methylpropiophenone
  • Molecular Formula: C10O2H12
  • CAS No.: 7473-98-5
  • EINECS NO.: 231-272-0
  • Molecular Weight: 164.2 g/mol

Properties of 2-hydroxy-2-methylpropiophenone (Photoinitiator 1173)

  • Key Properties: Low yellowing, excellent surface-curing.
  • Appearance: Yellowish Liquid
  • Assay: >99.0%
  • Melting Point: 105-115 °C
  • Absorption Peak: 244, 278, 322 nm
  • Package: 20KG  CARTON, 30KG  TRAY

Applications of 2-hydroxy-2-methylpropiophenone (Photoinitiator 1173)

Photoinitiator 1173 is a high efficiency UV photoinitiator and has the characteristics of low odor, non yellowing and good color stability. It can be conveniently combined with other photoinitiators.

  1. UV curing coatings and inks.
  2. Clear coatings for wood, plastics and metal, overprint varnish.
  3. Highly efficient photoinitiator for UV curing system.

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