Octrizole
What is Octrizole?
Octrizole (CAS 3147-75-9), also marketed as UV-329 and Tinuvin 329, is a benzotriazole-class UV absorber used to protect organic substrates from photodegradation.
Where is Octrizole used?
- Automotive coatings and OEM clearcoats: extends exterior durability by blocking UV wavelengths responsible for polymer chain scission and gloss loss
- Plastics: incorporated into polyolefins, engineering resins and film extrusion for long-term weathering specifications
- Adhesives and sealants: maintains bond integrity and elasticity under prolonged sunlight
- Printing inks and flexible packaging laminates: limits UV-induced yellowing and substrate degradation
- It functions by selectively absorbing ultraviolet radiation and dissipating it as heat.
Commercial specifications
- Purity typically 99% minimum
- Packaging from kilogram-scale bags to bulk quantities
Other Names (Synonyms)
UV-329|2-(2-Hydroxy-5-tert-octylphenyl)benzotriazole|Tinuvin 329|Cyasorb 5411|2-(2H-Benzotriazol-2-yl)-4-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)phenol|Cyasorb UV 5411|Sumisorb 340|2-Benzotriazolyl-4-tert-octylphenol