755745

2,2′-Azobis(2-methylpropionitrile)

recrystallized from methanol, 99%

• Synonym(s): α,α′-Azoisobutyronitrile, AIBN, Azobisisobutyronitrile, Free radical initiator
• Linear Formula: (CH₃)₂C(CN)N=NC(CH₃)₂CN
• CAS Number: 78-67-1
• Molecular Weight: 164.21
• Beilstein: 1708400
• EC Number: 201-132-3
• MDL number: MFCD00013808
• UNSPSC Code: 12162002
• PubChem Substance ID: 329766136
• NACRES: NA.23

Properties

• Quality Level: 100
• Assay: 99%
• form: crystals
• mp: 102-104 °C (dec.) (lit.); 103-107 °C
• storage temp.: −20°C
• SMILES string: CC(C)(\N=N\C(C)(C)C#N)C#N
• InChI: 1S/C8H12N4/c1-7(2,5-9)11-12-8(3,4)6-10/h1-4H3/b12-11+
• InChI key: OZAIFHULBGXAKX-VAWYXSNFSA-N

Description

General description

This AIBN was recrystallized and is ready for use as a polymerization initiator.

Application

• Porous Acid-Base Hybrid Polymers for Enhanced NH3 Uptake: This study discusses the use of 2,2′-Azobis(2-methylpropionitrile) in the synthesis of acid-base hybrid polymers, highlighting its role in enhancing ammonia uptake through cooperative hydrogen bonds (X Luo, Y Liu, et al., 2023).
• Extraction of Fluoroquinolones from Milk: The development of molecularly imprinted polymers using 2,2′-Azobis(2-methylpropionitrile) as an initiator for the extraction of antibiotics from milk showcases its application in food safety and pharmaceutical analysis (E Megias-Pérez, et al., 2023).
• Thermo-responsive Copolymer Visible Light Catalyst: Highlighting the use of 2,2′-Azobis(2-methylpropionitrile) in the synthesis of thermo-responsive copolymers, this study explores its applications in catalysis and material science, particularly in photoreactive polymers (S Wu, et al., 2024).

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS02,GHS07
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H242,H302 + H332,H412
• Precautionary Statements: P210 - P235 - P273 - P304 + P340 + P312 - P370 + P378 - P403
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 4 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Aquatic Chronic 3 - Self-react. C
• Supplementary Hazards: EUH044
• Storage Class Code: 4.1A - Other explosive hazardous materials
• WGK: WGK 2
• Flash Point(F): 122.0 °F
• Flash Point(C): 50 °C