2,2′-Azobis(2-methylpropionitrile) CAS#: 78-67-1; ChemWhat Code: 32877
Names & Identifiers |
| Product Name | 2,2′-Azobis(2-methylpropionitrile) |
| Synonyms | A,A’-AZOISOBUTYRONITRILE;AIBN;ALPHA,ALPHA’-AZOBISISOBUTYRONITRILE;ALPHA,ALPHA-AZOBISISOBUTYRONITRILE;ALPHA,ALPHA’-AZO-DI-ISO-BUTYRONITRILE;ALPHA,ALPHA’-AZOISOBUTYRONITRILE;2,2′-dicyano-2,2′-azopropane;2,2′-Dimethyl-2,2′-azodipropionitrile |
| CAS Registry Number | 78-67-1 |
| Molecular Formula | C8H12N4 |
| Molecular Weight | 164.21 |
| EINECS | 201-132-3 |
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Chemical & Physical Properties |
| Melting point | 102-104 °C (dec.)(lit.) |
| Density | 1.11 |
| Refractive Index | n20/D1.495 |
| Flash Point | 4℃ |
| Storage | 2-8°C |
| Water Solubility | Insoluble |
| Merck | 13,920 |
| Stability: | Stability Flammable solid. Shock sensitive. Thermally unstable. May be explosive in combination with acetone or heptane. Incompatible with oxidizing agents. |
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| NIST Chemistry Reference | 2,2′-Azo-bis-isobutyronitrile(78-67-1) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Propanenitrile, 2,2'-azobis[2-methyl- (78-67-1) |
Safety & Hazards(Codes & Phrases) |
| Hazard Codes | E,Xn,F,Xi |
| R Phrase | 2-11-20/22-52/53-67-65-48/20-38-63-66-36 |
| S Phrase | 39-41-47-61-62-36/37-16-26 |
| RIDADR | UN 3234 4.1 |
| WGK Germany | 2 |
| RTECS | UG0800000 |
| F | 4.4 |
| Storage Class | 4.1 |
| Packing Group | II |
| Hazardous Substances Data | 78-67-1(Hazardous Substances Data) |
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Transportation, Storage & Usage |
| Transportation | No Information |
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| Usage | No Information |
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