Ethyl 4-Dimethylaminobenzoate (EDB/Photoinitiator-EDB) is a photoinitiator and organic synthesis intermediate with exceptional purity ≥99.0%. This white crystalline compound is essential for UV-curing applications and serves as a critical component in advanced photopolymerization systems.
Key Applications:
UV Curing Technology:
- Photoinitiator for UV-curable coatings, inks, and adhesives
- Amine synergist used at 2-8 wt% with Norrish Type II photoinitiators
- Reduces oxygen inhibition in UV and LED curable formulations
- Excellent performance in visible light curing systems
Industrial Applications:
- Daily Chemical Products: UV protection and specialty formulations
- Engineering Plastics: UV stabilization and curing applications
- Coatings Industry: High-performance UV-curable coatings
- Printing Industry: UV-curable inks with superior curing efficiency
Product Specifications:
- CAS Number: 10287-53-3
- EINECS: 233-634-3
- Molecular Formula: C11H15NO2
- Molecular Weight: 193.24 g/mol
- Appearance: White to light yellow crystalline powder
- Purity: ≥99.0% (HPLC)
- Melting Point: 62-67°C
- Alternative Names: Photoinitiator-EDB, SpeedCure EDB, Parbenate