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8.01595

α,α′-Azoisobutyronitrile

for synthesis

Synonym(s):

2,2′-Azobis(2-methylpropionitrile), α,α′-Azoisobutyronitrile, AIBN, Azobisisobutyronitrile, Free radical initiator

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Linear Formula:
(CH3)2C(CN)N=NC(CH3)2CN
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
164.21
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
NACRES:
NA.22
PubChem Substance ID:
MDL number:
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1708400
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Quality Level

mp

102-104 °C (dec.) (lit.)

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



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Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Aquatic Chronic 3 - Self-react. C

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Storage Class

4.1A - Other explosive hazardous materials

wgk

WGK 2

flash_point_f

122.0 °F

flash_point_c

50 °C



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