Chemical Name
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2,2′-Azobis(2-methylpropionitrile)
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Synonyms
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2,2′-(Diazene-1,2-diyl)bis(2-methylpropanenitrile);AIBN;2,2′-azobis(isobutylonitrile);azobisisobutironitrile;AIBN-64;Expand
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CAS No.
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78-67-1
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Molecular Formula
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C8H12N4
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Molecular Weight
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164.20800
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PSA
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72.30000
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LogP
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2.04296
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Numbering system
Properties
Density
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1.11
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Boiling Point
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236.2ºC at 760 mmHg
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Melting Point
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102-104 °C (dec.)(lit.)
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Flash Point
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96.6ºC
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Refractive Index
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1.49
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Usage: 2,2’-Azobis(2-methylpropionitrile) is maily used as polymerization initiator of monomer such
as chloroethylene,vinyl acetate,acrylonitrile,etc;also used as blowing agent
for PVC,polyalkene,polyurethane,polyvinyl alcohol,acrylonitrile/butadiene
copolymer,chloroethylene copolymer,acrylonitrile/ butadiene/styrene copolymer,
polyisocyanate,polyvinyl acetate,polyamide and polyester,etc.Moreover,it is also
used in other organic synthesis.