Polymerization Initiators: The Critical Starting Point in Contact Lens Material Synthesis

Polymerization initiators serve as the critical starting point in the synthesis of contact lens materials. Whether for thermal curing or photo-curing processes, the choice of initiator directly affects the polymerization rate, conversion efficiency, and ultimately the uniformity and performance of the final polymer network.

We offer a comprehensive line of polymerization initiators specifically designed for contact lens manufacturing (including both hydrogel and silicone hydrogel lenses), covering two major categories—thermal initiators and photoinitiators—to meet the requirements of different curing processes and formulation systems.

All products undergo rigorous quality control to ensure high purity, stable decomposition characteristics, and excellent monomer compatibility, providing reliable polymerization initiation solutions for your contact lens material development and production.

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2,2'-Azobis(2-methylpropionitrile)

Product Information Product Name 2,2'-Azobis(2-methylpropionitrile) Brand Name Chem Impex Product Number 36105 CAS 78-67-1 Certificate of Analysis (COA)​ Search COA not found Application 2,2'-Azobis(2-methylpropionitrile) is widely utilized in research focused...
$28.80
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2,2-Diethoxyacetophenone, 97%

Product Information Product Name 2,2-Diethoxyacetophenone, 97% Brand Name J&K Product Number 131709 CAS 6175-45-7 Molecular Formula C12H16O3 Molecular Weight 208.26 SDS Document View/Download Certificate of Analysis (COA)​ Search COA not...
Polymerization Initiators

2-Hydroxy-2-methyl-1-phenylpropan-1-one

Product Information Product Name 2-Hydroxy-2-methyl-1-phenylpropan-1-one Brand Name ChemScene Product Number CS-W017909 CAS 7473-98-5 Certificate of Analysis (COA)​ Search COA not found
$12.70
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2-Hydroxy-2-methylpropiophenone, 99%

Product Information Product Name 2-Hydroxy-2-methylpropiophenone, 99% Brand Name J&K Product Number 165186 CAS 7473-98-5 Molecular Formula C10H12O2 Molecular Weight 164.20 SDS Document View/Download Certificate of Analysis (COA)​ Search COA not...
Polymerization Initiators

(Phenylphosphoryl)bis(mesitylmethanone)

Product Information Product Name (Phenylphosphoryl)bis(mesitylmethanone) Brand Name ChemScene Product Number CS-W009691 CAS 162881-26-7 Certificate of Analysis (COA)​ Search COA not found
$18.40
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Triphenylsulfonium perfluoro-1-butanesufonate, 98%, reference material

Product Information Product Name Triphenylsulfonium perfluoro-1-butanesufonate, 98%, reference material Brand Name J&K Product Number 450231 CAS 144317-44-2 Certificate of Analysis (COA)​ Search COA not found Safety Information Storage Condition Room...