Benzophenone-1

Benzophenone-1, also commonly called BP-1, is used as a photoinitiator in a UV-curable system. It is a white, crystalline, flaky crystal.

It is insoluble in water but soluble in ethanol and chloroform. It has a sweet smell and is lightly scented with rose.

It is non-toxic and non-irritating to human skin. 하지만, it is essential to avoid eye contact with this product as it may cause eye damage.

The reaction comprises benzoyl chloride, benzene and aluminum chloride, and the final product is fractionated to obtain Benzophenone-1. It is easy to decompose under light, so it needs to be stored away from light and in a cool place

Benzophenone-1 is a versatile chemical capable of initiating many types of polymerizations, including acrylics, vinyl acetates, styrene acrylates, 에폭시 수지, and unsaturated polyester resins.

게다가, Benzophenone-1 provides stabilizers, sensitizers, chelating agents, and thermal stabilizers.

It is a widely used UV light absorber in personal care products such as sunscreens, facial moisturizers, foundations, and lip glosses. In addition to personal care products, Benzophenone-1 is also added to some paints to prevent the color from changing in the sun.

뿐만 아니라, BP-1 is being studied for use in various products, including adhesives, 부동액, and flame retardants. It can also use it to make antihistamines, hypnotics and insecticides.