Sarex is a leading photoinitiator manufacturer in India, producing the Saracure series of UV-curing photoinitiators alongside Camphorquinone and resin intermediates. Our products are used across inks, coatings, adhesives, dental composites, and 3D printing resin systems, manufactured in-house with in-house R&D and exported globally.
| Sr. No. | Product Name | CAS No. | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2-(4-phenylbenzoyl) Benzoic Acid | 42797-18-2 | 2-(4-Phenylbenzoyl)benzoic acid is a key intermediate used in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, fine chemicals, and specialty materials. |
| 2 | 2(4-Chlorobenzoyl) Benzoic Acid | 85-56-3 | 2-(4-Chlorobenzoyl)benzoic acid is a high-purity aromatic intermediate widely used in pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical synthesis. |
| 3 | Camphorquinone | 10373-78-1 | Camphorquinone known for its excellent curing efficiency under blue light (around 468 nm), it ensures strong mechanical properties, low shrinkage, and long-lasting performance in light-cured composites and resins. |
| 4 | 2-hydroxy-1-[4-[4-(2-hydroxy-2-methylpropanoyl)phenoxy]phenyl]-2-methylpropan -1-one - Saracure 160 | 71868-15-0 | 2-Hydroxy-1-[4-[4-(2-hydroxy-2-methylpropanoyl)phenoxy]phenyl]-2-methylpropan-1-one ensures deep curing, low yellowing, and excellent compatibility with various resin systems, making it suitable for demanding industrial and commercial applications. |
| 5 | 2-Hydroxy-4'-(2-hydroxyethoxy)-2-methylpropiophenone - Saracure 2959 | 106797-53-9 | 2-Hydroxy-4'-(2-hydroxyethoxy)-2-methylpropiophenone offers excellent solubility, low volatility, and fast curing performance, making it ideal for high-speed and high-performance UV systems. |
| 6 | Phenylbis(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl)phosphine Oxide - Saracure 819 | 162881-26-7 | Phenylbis(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl)phosphine oxide is a high-performance Type I photoinitiator widely used in UV-curable systems such as inks, coatings, adhesives, and 3D printing resins. |
| 7 | 2(Dimethylamino)-2-(4-methylbenzyl)-1 (4-morpholinophenyl)butan-1-one) - Saracure 379 | 119344-86-4 | -(Dimethylamino)-2-(4-methylbenzyl)-1-(4-morpholinophenyl)butan-1-one is a high-efficiency photoinitiator used in UV-curable coatings, inks, and adhesives. |
| 8 | 1-Phenyl-1,2-propanedione - Saracure PPD | 579-07-7 | 1-Phenyl-1,2-propanedione is a key aromatic diketone intermediate used in pharmaceutical synthesis, fragrance manufacturing, and fine chemical production. |
Q1: What is the role of photoinitiators in this product category?
A1: Photoinitiators (the "Saracure" series) trigger curing reactions in UV-curable resins, inks, coatings, adhesives, and 3D-printing materials when exposed to light.
Q2: What makes Camphorquinone useful in dentistry?
A2: Camphorquinone is one of the most widely used photoinitiators in dentistry, curing efficiently under blue light (~468 nm) in dental composite resins. It provides strong mechanical properties, low shrinkage, and long-lasting performance, making it a preferred choice for dental composite manufacturers.
Q3: What is Saracure 819 known for?
A3: It's a high-performance Type I photoinitiator widely used in UV-curable inks, coatings, adhesives, and 3D printing resins.
Q4: What benefits does Saracure 2959 offer in UV-curing systems?
A4: It offers excellent solubility, low volatility, and fast curing performance, making it suitable for high-speed, high-performance UV systems.
Q5: Does Sarex manufacture these resins and photoinitiators in-house?
A5: Yes, Sarex manufactures these products in-house as part of its fine chemicals portfolio, leveraging its own R&D and process development facility, and supplies/exports them internationally.
Q6: Is Saracure 2959 the same as Irgacure 2959?
A6: Saracure 2959 (CAS 106797-53-9) is chemically equivalent to Irgacure® 2959, the widely recognized industry-standard photoinitiator. Sarex manufactures Saracure 2959 in-house, offering the same performance characteristics for water-based and UV-curable systems.