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Benzophenone hydrazone is used as an intermediate in synthesizing pharmaceuticals, dyes, and pigments. It is also used as an analytical reagent, a photoinitiator in UV-curing applications like inks and coatings, and as a starting material for other chemical compounds like indole and diphenyldiazomethane. Additionally, it can function as a light stabilizer, metal chelator, and a component in optoelectronic materials. 

Industrial and laboratory uses

• UV-curing: It acts as a photoinitiator in UV-curable inks, adhesives, and coatings.
• Light stabilizers: Its UV-absorbing properties allow it to be used in plastics to protect them from UV degradation.
• Analytical chemistry: It serves as a reagent for separating and detecting metal ions due to its ability to form stable complexes with metals like copper, iron, and cobalt.
• Optoelectronics: Its photoluminescent properties make it a candidate for use in developing materials for organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and solar cells.
• Catalysis: Complexes formed with metal ions can be used to improve the efficiency of certain organic reactions. 

Photoinitiator 183 (1-Hydroxycyclohexyl phenyl ketone) is a white crystalline powder used in photopolymerization. It absorbs UV light and converts it into chemical energy, initiating polymerization by creating free radicals. Here's a more detailed breakdown:Chemical Properties:

• Chemical Formula: C13H16O2
• CAS Number: 947-19-3
• Molecular Weight: 204.26
• Melting Point: 47-50 °C
• Boiling Point: 175 °C/15 mmHg
• Flash Point: > 150 °C
• Density: 1.17 g/cm3
• Solubility: Slightly soluble in water, but soluble in acetone, butyl acetate, methanol, and toluene 

Function:Photoinitiators, like 183, are essential components in photopolymerization processes. They are activated by UV light, generating free radicals that then initiate the polymerization of monomers, forming a cross-linked polymer. This process is used in various applications, including photoimaging, UV curing of coatings and inks, and 3D printing