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1-(Biphenyl-4-yl)-2-methyl-2-morpholinopropan-1-one

PI-307
CAS 94576-68-8 · Formula C20H23NO2 · MW 309.4 g/mol

Type I alpha-aminoketone photoinitiator for low-migration cure of pigmented UV coatings (Coatings & Construction) Used in UV inks and low-odor/low-migration print systems for packaging (Industrial Manufacturing) Initiates cure of pigmented UV-curable plastics and adhesives (Plastics & Polymers)

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CAS Number
94576-68-8
Formula
C20H23NO2
Molecular Weight
309.4 g/mol
Material Family
Specialty Additives
At a Glance
Material Family
Specialty Additives
Record Type
UVCB
Primary Role
Crosslinking / Curing
Solubility
Soluble in common organic solvents; recrystallizes from absolute ethanol
Functional Roles
Applications & Use Cases
  • Type I alpha-aminoketone photoinitiator for low-migration cure of pigmented UV coatings (Coatings & Construction)
  • Used in UV inks and low-odor/low-migration print systems for packaging (Industrial Manufacturing)
  • Initiates cure of pigmented UV-curable plastics and adhesives (Plastics & Polymers)
Physical Properties
physical_state
Solid
appearance
White to light-yellow crystalline powder
melting_point
121-127 °C
boiling_point
455 °C (predicted)
density
1.106 g/cm³ (predicted)
log_p
3.5 (XLogP, computed)
solubility
Soluble in common organic solvents; recrystallizes from absolute ethanol
Safety & Handling
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Chemical Identity
CAS Number
94576-68-8
Molecular Formula
C20H23NO2
Molecular Weight
309.4 g/mol
IUPAC Name
2-methyl-2-morpholin-4-yl-1-(4-phenylphenyl)propan-1-one
PubChem CID
InChI Key
FSFHRBPNIADRGI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
XLogP
3.5
Synonyms & Trade Names
Photoinitiator 307 1-([1,1'-Biphenyl]-4-yl)-2-methyl-2-morpholinopropan-1-one 2-Methyl-2-morpholin-4-yl-1-(4-phenylphenyl)propan-1-one 1-(4-Biphenylyl)-2-methyl-2-morpholino-1-propanone 1-Propanone, 1-[1,1'-biphenyl]-4-yl-2-methyl-2-(4-morpholinyl)- Biphenyl morpholino ketone photoinitiator
Full Description

Type I alpha-aminoketone photoinitiator for low-migration cure of pigmented UV coatings (Coatings & Construction) Used in UV inks and low-odor/low-migration print systems for packaging (Industrial Manufacturing) Initiates cure of pigmented UV-curable plastics and adhesives (Plastics & Polymers)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1-(Biphenyl-4-yl)-2-methyl-2-morpholinopropan-1-one (CAS 94576-68-8)?

1-(Biphenyl-4-yl)-2-methyl-2-morpholinopropan-1-one (CAS 94576-68-8) is a crosslinking / curing agent supplied by RawSource in bulk. Type I alpha-aminoketone photoinitiator for low-migration cure of pigmented UV coatings (Coatings & Construction)

What is the molecular formula and weight of 1-(Biphenyl-4-yl)-2-methyl-2-morpholinopropan-1-one?

Molecular formula C20H23NO2, molecular weight 309.4 g/mol. IUPAC name: 2-methyl-2-morpholin-4-yl-1-(4-phenylphenyl)propan-1-one

Is 1-(Biphenyl-4-yl)-2-methyl-2-morpholinopropan-1-one hazardous?

A full Safety Data Sheet (SDS) is available on request and supplied with every shipment; hazard classification is confirmed against the SDS for the grade you order

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