2,2′-Azobis(2-methylpropionitrile)
SIAL/11630 - purum, ≥98.0% (GC)
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 | ≥98.0% (GC) |
| form | solid |
| grade | purum |
| ign. residue | ≤0.1% |
| impurities | ≤2% water |
| InChI | 1S/C8H12N4/c1-7(2,5-9)11- |
| InChI key | OZAIFHULBGXAKX-VAWYXSNFSA |
| mp | 102-104 °C (dec.) (lit.) |
| Quality Level | 200 ![]() |
| SMILES string | CC(C)(N=NC(C)(C)C#N)C#N |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
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| General description: | Radical initiator |
| Other Notes: | Sales restrictions may apply |
| Preparation Note: | Warning: these products are subject to the Explosives Act and must be transported refrigerated - additional costs for transport will apply. |
| 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 - class 4.1 (2,2'-Azodi(isobutyronitrile) Self-reactive s |
| WGK Germany | WGK 2 |
| Supplemental Hazard Statements | EUH044 |
| Purity | ≥98.0% (GC) |
| mp | 102-104 °C (dec.) (lit.) |
| Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |
| UNSPSC | 12162002 |



