CAS No.: 136-85-6
Product name: 5-Methylbenzotriazole
Appearance: Yellow or beige crystalline powder
Purity(HPLC): ≥99%
Molecular formula: C7H7N3
Molecular weight: 133.15
Package: In Aluminum foil bag, cartons outside.
Storage: Preserve in a well-closed container and keep in cool, dry place, avoid light.
5-Methylbenzotriazole is a colorless to pale yellow crystalline substance exhibiting high stability and thermal stability. It has low solubility in water and decomposes at room temperature. This compound is photosensitive and possesses the ability to excite fluorescence. 5-Methylbenzotriazole primarily functions as a photosensitizer, finding extensive applications in photolithography processes, electron microscopy, and related fields. It absorbs ultraviolet light and converts its energy into fluorescent signals, enabling the formation of patterns on photosensitive surfaces. Consequently, it plays a vital role in microelectronics and optoelectronics.