DETX
| CAS No. | 82799-44-8 |
|---|---|
| Alias | diethyl-9H-thioxanthen-9-one |
| Category | Photoinitiators |
DETX (2,4-diethyl-9H-thioxanthen-9-one) is a general-purpose free radical photoinitiator with long absorption wavelengths (261 nm and 385 nm) and excellent solubility. It is commonly used with α-hydroxy ketone photoinitiators for curing colored systems, and it also serves as an effective sensitizer for iodonium salt cationic initiators. Compared with ITX, DETX offers lower toxicity and a wider scope of application.