CAS #: 7473-98-5
2-hydroxy-2-methyl-1-phenyl-1-propanone is a fast curing type-I photoinitiator. It is soluble in most monomers, oligomers and pre-polymers but insoluble in H2O.

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Performance Properties

Performance Properties

N/A Easy to use Liquid Excellent through Cure Very Fast Curing

Typical Properties

CAS #

N/A 7473-98-5

Acronym

N/A HMPP

Chemical Name

N/A 2-hydroxy-2-methyl-1-phenyl-1-propanone

Typical Applications

N/A

Adhesives

Coatings for Graphic Arts, Wood, Plastics

Printing Inks such as Inkjet, Flexo, Screen, Lithon, and Dry Offset

Appearance

N/A Pale Yellow Liquid

Molecular Formula

N/A C10H12O2

Boiling Point

N/A 81 ºC

Melting Point

N/A 4 ºC

Specific Gravity

N/A 1.16 g/mL

Odor

N/A Faint, Characteristic

Abs. Peaks

N/A 245 nm 280 nm 331 nm

Usage Levels

N/A 0.5 – 5.0 %