C8H12N4
164.21 g/mol
Industrial ChemicalDanger
2,2'-Azobis(2-methylpropionitrile)
CAS78-67-1EC201-132-3
Category
Industrial Chemical
Compound Class
Other
Primary Use
blowing agent and polymerization initiator
2,2'-Azobis(2-methylpropionitrile) is an industrial chemical that serves as a blowing agent for elastomers and plastics and as an initiator for free-radical polymerization reactions. It is insoluble in water, denser than water, and readily ignited by sparks or flames, producing toxic oxides of nitrogen during combustion.
blowing agent for elastomers and plasticsinitiator for free-radical reactionscatalyst for vinyl polymerizations
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Safety Reference
Danger
H242Heating may cause a fire
H302Harmful if swallowed
H332Harmful if inhaled
H412Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
H301Toxic if swallowed
H336May cause drowsiness or dizziness
H370Causes damage to organs
H373May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H361Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
Identifiers
IUPAC Name
2-(2-cyanopropan-2-yldiazenyl)-2-methylpropanenitrile
InChIKey
OZAIFHULBGXAKX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
CC(C)(C#N)N=NC(C)(C)C#N
Synonyms (65)
- ADZN
- AIBN
- V-60
- (E)-(NCC(CH3)2)2N2
- (E)-Azobis(isobutyronitrile)
- 2,2'-Azobisisobutyronitrile
- 2,2'-Azodiisobutyronitrile
- 2,2'-Dicyano-2,2'-azopropane
- 2,2'-azobis(2-cyanopropane)
- 2,2'-azobisisobutyronitril
- 2,2'-azodipropionitrile
- Aceto AZIB
- Aivn
- Azdh
- Azobis(2-methylpropionitrile)
- Azobisisobutylonitrile
- Azobisisobutyronitrile
- Azodi(isobutyronitrile)
- Azodiisobutyrodinitrile
- Chkhz 57
- Genitron
- Genitron AZDN
- Genitron AZDN-FF
- PERKADOX AIBN
- PEROXAN AZDN
- Pianofor an
- Porofor 57
- Porofor N
- Porophor N
- VAZO 64
- VAZO CATALYST 64
- Vazo
- a,a'-azobis(isobutyronitrile)
- a,a'-azoisobutyronitrile
- trans-Azo-2-cyanoisopropane