2,2′-Azobis(2-methylpropionitrile)
ALDRICH/755745 - recrystallized from methanol, 99%
Synonym: α,α′-Azoisobutyronitrile; AIBN; Azobisisobutyronitrile; Free radical initiator
CAS Number: 78-67-1
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C8H12N4
Molecular Weight: 164.21
EC Number: 201-132-3
MDL Number: MFCD00013808
Linear Formula: (CH3)2C(CN)N=NC(CH3)2CN
Product Type: Chemical
| assay | 99% |
| form | crystals |
| InChI | 1S/C8H12N4/c1-7(2,5-9)11- |
| InChI key | OZAIFHULBGXAKX-VAWYXSNFSA |
| mp | 102-104 °C (dec.) (lit.) |
| 103-107 °C | |
| Quality Level | 100 ![]() |
| SMILES string | CC(C)(N=NC(C)(C)C#N)C#N |
| storage temp. | −20°C |
| Application: | • Porous Acid-Base Hybrid Polymers for Enhanced NH3 Uptake: This study discusses the use of 2,2′-Azobis(2-methylpropi![]() • Extraction of Fluoroquinolones from Milk: The development of molecularly imprinted polymers using 2,2′-Azobis(2-methylpropi ![]() • Thermo-responsive Copolymer Visible Light Catalyst: Highlighting the use of 2,2′-Azobis(2-methylpropi ![]() |
| General description: | This AIBN was recrystallized and is ready for use as a polymerization initiator. |
| Packaging: | 1 g in poly bottle |
| Symbol | ![]() GHS02,GHS07 |
| Signal word | Danger |
| Hazard statements | H242 - H302 + H332 - H412 |
| Precautionary statements | P210 - P235 - P273 - P304 + P340 + P312 - P370 + P378 - P403 |
| Hazard Codes | E,Xn |
| Risk Statements | 2-11-20/22-52/53 |
| Safety Statements | 39-41-47-61 |
| RIDADR | UN3234 - UN3224 DOT class 4.1 (2,2'-Azobis(2-methylpropionitrile |
| WGK Germany | WGK 2 |
| Supplemental Hazard Statements | EUH044 |
| Purity | 99% |
| mp | 102-104 °C (dec.) (lit.); 103-107 °C |
| Storage Temp. | −20°C |
| UNSPSC | 12162002 |



