2-Isopropylthioxanthone

Synonym(s):2-Isopropyl-9H-thioxanthen-9-one

CAS NO.：5495-84-1
Empirical Formula: C16H14OS
Molecular Weight: 254.35
MDL number: MFCD00055658
EINECS: 226-827-9
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2026-05-28 04:43:31

What is 2-Isopropylthioxanthone?

Chemical properties

2-Isopropylthioxanthone is light yellow solid with general solubility, effective at low concentration. The absorption wavelength is 250~400nm.

The Uses of 2-Isopropylthioxanthone

2-Isopropylthioxanthone is a thioxanthone derivative useful as photoinitiators.

What are the applications of Application

2-Isopropylthioxanthone has been used as an analytical standard for the determination of the analyte in packaged food materials using liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC–MS/MS). It may be used as an analytical standard for the determination of the analyte in milk, fruit drinks and packaged beverages by high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) coupled to MS/MS and micellar electrokinetic chromatography techniques (MEKC).

General Description

2-Isopropylthioxanthone is a compound, which can play the role of a sulfur type photoinitiator in printing industries and UV-cured inks for food packaging materials.

Properties of 2-Isopropylthioxanthone

Melting point:	76 °C
Boiling point:	398.9±32.0 °C(Predicted)
Density	1.199±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)
vapor pressure	0Pa at 20℃
Flash point:	210 °C
storage temp.	Keep in dark place,Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
solubility	DMSO (Slightly), Ethyl Acetate (Slightly)
form	neat
form	Solid
color	Pale Yellow to Light Yellow
Water Solubility	340μg/L at 20℃
CAS DataBase Reference	5495-84-1(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	9H-thioxanthen-9-one, 2-(1-methylethyl)-(5495-84-1)
EPA Substance Registry System	9H-Thioxanthen-9-one, 2-(1-methylethyl)- (5495-84-1)

Safety information for 2-Isopropylthioxanthone

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H302:Acute toxicity,oral
Precautionary Statement Codes	P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P270:Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P501:Dispose of contents/container to..…