2,2-Dimethoxy-2-phenylacetophenone is a photoinitiator, which is used to initialise radical polymerization e.g. in the preparation of acrylate polymers.
Name | 2,2-Dimethoxy-2-phenylacetophenone | EINECS | 246-386-6 |
CAS No. | 24650-42-8 | Density | 1.122 g/cm3 |
PSA | 35.53000 | LogP | 3.01510 |
Solubility | 20 mg/mL in Methylene chloride | Melting Point | 67-70 °C(lit.)
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Formula | C16H16O3 | Boiling Point | 371.1 °C at 760 mmHg |
Molecular Weight | 256.301 | Flash Point | 169.6 °C |
Transport Information | UN 3077 9/PG 3 | Appearance | white crystal |
Appearance and properties: white crystalline powder
Density: 1.122g/cm3
Boiling point: 169°C 7mm
Melting point: 67-70 °C(lit.)
Flash point: 190 °C
Refractive index: 1.564 (25ºC)
Stability: Stability Stable, but light-sensitive. Combustible. Incompatible with strong acids, strong oxidizing agents.
Storage conditions: Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. Store protected from light.
Vapor pressure: 1.06E-05mmHg at 25°C
Usage:It is widely used in the polymerization of acrylates and monomers and the polymerization and crosslinking of unsaturated polyesters, and it has been applied in coatings and adhesives.


