Photoinitiator 2-ITX, CAS No.: 5495-84-1, 2-Isopropylthioxanthone
Photoinitiator 2-ITX is the common name for 2-Isopropylthioxanthone, CAS 5495-84-1. It is a Norrish Type II photoinitiator belonging to the thioxanthone family and is designed for radiation-curable formulations requiring long-wavelength sensitization and effective depth cure.
Chemical Name: 2-Isopropylthioxanthone
IUPAC Name: 2-(Propan-2-yl)-9H-thioxanthen-9-one
Common Names: Photoinitiator 2-ITX, 2-ITX, ITX, SpeedCure 2-ITX, 2-Isopropylthioxanthone
CAS No.: 5495-84-1
EC No.: 226-827-9
Molecular Formula: C16H14OS
Molecular Weight: 254.35 g/mol
Chemical Family: Thioxanthone
Physical Form: Powder / solid

Appearance: Pale yellow crystals
Purity: 99.0% min (HPLC)
Melting Point: 73-76℃
Volatile matter: 0.50% max
10%Toluene solution: clarify
Ash: 0.10% max
Light transmittance: (1g / 10ml Toluene):425nm≥90.0%;500nm≥95.0%
Used as wood coating, lithographic ink, screen printing ink, flexographic ink, Photoinitiator for composites, electronics and overprint varnishes..
20kg/carton.
5600MT/year.
Store in a cool, dry and well-ventilated area.
Keep the container tightly closed when not in use.
Protect from direct sunlight, excessive heat and moisture.
Hosea Chem® supplies Photoinitiator 2-ITX CAS 5495-84-1, 2-Isopropylthioxanthone, for UV and LED curing applications. As a China-based chemical manufacturer and supplier, Hosea Chem® supports bulk orders, export packaging and customized supply requirements for UV inks, industrial coatings, composites, pigmented systems and other radiation-curable formulations.