275719

4′-Ethoxyacetophenone

98%

• Synonym(s): 4′-ethoxy acetophenone
• Linear Formula: C₂H₅OC₆H₄COCH₃
• CAS Number: 1676-63-7
• Molecular Weight: 164.20
• EC Number: 216-825-6
• MDL number: MFCD00009095
• UNSPSC Code: 12162002
• PubChem Substance ID: 24856666
• NACRES: NA.23

Properties

• Assay: 98%
• form: solid
• bp: 268-269 °C/758 mmHg (lit.)
• mp: 37-39 °C (lit.)
• SMILES string: CCOc1ccc(cc1)C(C)=O
• InChI: 1S/C10H12O2/c1-3-12-10-6-4-9(5-7-10)8(2)11/h4-7H,3H2,1-2H3
• InChI key: YJFNFQHMQJCPRG-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

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.

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves