CAS #: 134-84-9
4-Methyl benzophenone is a fast curing Type-II photoinitiator. In the presence of O2, the use of an amine co-initiator is recommended. It is soluble in mostmonomers, oligomers and pre-polymers. It is insoluble in H2O.

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Performance Properties

Performance Properties

N/A Excellent Hardness Very Fast Curing

Typical Properties

CAS #

N/A 134-84-9

Acronym

N/A 4MBP

Chemical Name

N/A 4-Methyl benzophenone

Typical Applications

N/A

Adhesives

Coatings for Graphic Arts, Wood, Plastics, Metals, and Optical Fiber

Flexo, Screen, Litho, Dry Offset, and Inkjet

Appearance

N/A Off White Flakes

Molecular Formula

N/A C14H12O

Molecular Weight

N/A 196.25

Boiling Point

N/A 326 ºC

Melting Point

N/A 57 ºC

Specific Gravity

N/A 1.18 g/mL

Odor

N/A Sweet, Characteristic

Abs. Peaks

N/A 254 nm

Usage Levels

N/A 1.0 – 8.0 %