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2,2′-Azobis(2-methylpropane)

97%

Synonym(s):

Azo-tert-butane, Di-tert-butyldiazene

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Linear Formula:
(CH3)3CN=NC(CH3)3
CAS Number:
927-83-3
Molecular Weight:
142.24
Beilstein:
1749274
MDL number:
MFCD00014998
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
24868677
NACRES:
NA.22

Assay

97%

impurities

<3% n-pentane

refractive index

n20/D 1.397 (lit.)

bp

47-48 °C/8 mmHg (lit.)

density

0.756 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

functional group

azo

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

CC(C)(C)N=NC(C)(C)C

InChI

1S/C8H18N2/c1-7(2,3)9-10-8(4,5)6/h1-6H3

InChI key

GKCPCPKXFGQXGS-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

2,2′-Azobis(2-methylpropane)(ABMP) serves as a photo initiator since it produces radicals when excited bythe photons. It is an easily available initiators.

Pictograms

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GHS02,GHS07

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Irrit. 2 - Flam. Liq. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

44.6 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

7 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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