2,2'-Azobis(2-methylpropionitrile)

2,2'-Azobis(2-methylpropionitrile)

CAS Number
78-67-1
Molecular Formula
C8H12N4

About 2,2'-Azobis(2-methylpropionitrile)

2,2'-Azobis(2-methylpropionitrile) (CAS No: 78-67-1), commonly known as AIBN, serves as a premier free-radical initiator extensively utilised in the global polymer industry for initiating the controlled polymerization of vinyl monomers, acrylics, styrene, and acrylonitrile to manufacture high-performance plastics, coat...

Variants

2,2 Azobis Iso ButyroNitrile

CAS: 78-67-1

Synonyms

  • 2,2'-azobisisobutyronitrile
  • AIBN
  • azobis(isobutyronitrile)
  • azobisisobutyronitrile
  • 78-67-1
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2,2'-Azobis(2-methylpropionitrile) Specifications

CAS Number
78-67-1
Molecular Formula
C8H12N4
IUPAC Name
2-(2-cyanopropan-2-yldiazenyl)-2-methylpropanenitrile
Canonical SMILES
CC(C)(C#N)N=NC(C)(C)C#N
InChI Key
OZAIFHULBGXAKX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C8H12N4/c1-7(2,5-9)11-12-8(3,4)6-10/h1-4H3
HSN No
29270090
melting_point
221 °F (105 °C)
solubility
SOL IN METHANOL @ 0, 20, 40 °C: 1.8, 4.96, 16.06 G/100 ML; SOL IN ETHANOL @ 0, 20, 40 °C: 0.58, 2.04, 7.15 G/100 ML
density
1.1 g/cm³

Polymer Chemistry

A free radical initiator used in the polymerization and copolymerization of vinyl monomers, plastics, rubber, and synthetic fibers

Foaming Agent

A blowing agent utilized in the production of foam rubber, PVC, polyolefins, and other plastic materials

Organic Synthesis

A radical initiator and intermediate reagent used in various coupling, cyclization, and dehalogenation reactions

Pharmaceutical Development

A chemical intermediate employed in the synthesis and formulation of various specialty chemicals and drug compounds

  1. 2,2'-azobisisobutyronitrile
  2. AIBN
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  4. azobisisobutyronitrile
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2,2'-Azobis(2-methylpropionitrile) FAQs

Minimum Order Quantity

25 kg (pilot) · 1 MT (commercial)

Lead Time

3 – 5 weeks ex-works

Incoterms

FOB · CIF

Packaging

20 L pails, 200 L HDPE drums, 1000 L IBC

Regional Availability

India · EU · Middle East · Southeast Asia

Documentation

SDS · COA · TDS available on request

Compliance & Quality

REACH registered*

GHS/SDS available

ISO 9001:2015 site*

RoHS compliant*

Global sourcing network

Consistent quality & reliability

End-to-end technical support

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