2,2′-Azobis(2-methylpropionitrile)
CAS 78-67-1
MF: C8H12N4
Used as an initiator in the synthesis of highly cross-linked Poly(divinylbenzene) (PDVB) polymers. Used as an initiator in the polymerization process of 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate (HEMA).
Description
AIBN CAS 78-67-1 Product Information
| Product Name: | 2,2′-Azobis(2-methylpropionitrile) |
| Synonyms: | A,A’-AZOISOBUTYRONITRILE;AIBN;ALPHA,ALPHA’-AZOBISISOBUTYRONITRILE;ALPHA,ALPHA-AZOBISISOBUTYRONITRILE;ALPHA,ALPHA’-AZO-DI-ISO-BUTYRONITRILE;ALPHA,ALPHA’-AZOISOBUTYRONITRILE;2,2′-dicyano-2,2′-azopropane;2,2′-Dimethyl-2,2′-azodipropionitrile |
| CAS NO: | 78-67-1 |
| Molecular Weight: | 164.21 |
| Molecular Formula: | C8H12N4 |
| Boiling Point: | 281.68°C (rough estimate) |
| Melting point: | 102-104 °C (dec.)(lit.) |
| Appearance: | white solid |
| Purity: | >98% |
| Solubility: | Insoluble in water |
| Storage: | 2-8°C |
AIBN structure
AIBN is a symmetrical molecule made up of two 2-cyanoprop-2-yl groups joined by an azo group and it has a nitrile structure, which means that it has cyanide groups (an organic group formed by a carbon and a nitrogen joined by a triple covalent bond).
AIBN solubility
water : very slightly soluble. acetone : freely soluble. methanol, toluene : soluble. ethanol : sparingly soluble.
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