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275719

4′-Ethoxyacetophenone

98%

Synonym(s):

4′-ethoxy acetophenone

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Linear Formula:
C2H5OC6H4COCH3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
164.20
NACRES:
NA.23
PubChem Substance ID:
UNSPSC Code:
12162002
EC Number:
216-825-6
MDL number:
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InChI key

YJFNFQHMQJCPRG-UHFFFAOYSA-N

InChI

1S/C10H12O2/c1-3-12-10-6-4-9(5-7-10)8(2)11/h4-7H,3H2,1-2H3

SMILES string

CCOc1ccc(cc1)C(C)=O

assay

98%

form

solid

bp

268-269 °C/758 mmHg (lit.)

mp

37-39 °C (lit.)

Quality Level

General description

4′-Ethoxyacetophenone is a versatile photoinitiator in polymer synthesis, playing a crucial role in the development of advanced materials with enhanced functionalities for various industrial and biomedical applications. It facilitates polymerization reactions such as radical polymerization and copolymerization processes, making it an essential component in the synthesis of high-performance polymers.

Application

4′-Ethoxyacetophenone can be used:
  • As a photoinitiator in photopolymerization reactions. It can absorb ultraviolet (UV) light, leading to the generation of free radicals that initiate the polymerization of acrylates and methacrylates. This property is essential in industries where UV-cured coatings, inks, and adhesives are required for rapid curing processes.
  • To prepare various polymer matrices to develop functional materials that exhibit specific properties such as responsiveness to environmental stimuli (e.g., pH or temperature changes), making them suitable for advanced applications in fields like sensors and actuators.

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 3

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

ppe

Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)


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