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Sigma-Aldrich

2,2-Dimethoxy-2-phenylacetophenone

99%

Synonym(s):

α,α-Dimethoxy-α-phenylacetophenone, Benzil α,α-dimethyl acetal

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
C6H5COC(OCH3)2C6H5
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
256.30
Beilstein:
2054295
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12162002
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.23

Assay

99%

mp

67-70 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

COC(OC)(C(=O)c1ccccc1)c2ccccc2

InChI

1S/C16H16O3/c1-18-16(19-2,14-11-7-4-8-12-14)15(17)13-9-5-3-6-10-13/h3-12H,1-2H3

InChI key

KWVGIHKZDCUPEU-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Gene Information

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Application

2,2-Dimethoxy-2-phenylacetophenone (DMPA) can be used as a photoinitiator:
  • For the photopolymerization of methacrylate monomers in thick sections(~2mm).
  • In the preparation of UV-curing silicone rubber with excellent mechanical properties and thermal stability via thiol-ene reaction.
It can also be used as a starting material to prepare a water-soluble supramolecular-structured photoinitiator which is more efficient than DMPA.

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Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Aquatic Chronic 3 - STOT RE 2

Target Organs

oral cavity

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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