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2,2'-Azobis(2-methylpropionitrile) , 99%, heavy crystals , 78-67-1

Synonym(s):
AIBN;Azobisisobutyronitrile;Free radical initiator;radical initiator;AIBN solution

CAS NO.:78-67-1

Empirical Formula: C8H12N4

Molecular Weight: 164.21

MDL number: MFCD00013808

EINECS: 201-132-3

Update time: 2022-07-08

PRODUCT Properties

Melting point: 102-104 °C (dec.)(lit.)
Boiling point: 281.68°C (rough estimate)
Density  1.11
vapor pressure  0.81Pa at 24.85℃
refractive index  n20/D1.495
Flash point: 4℃
storage temp.  2-8°C
solubility  Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)
form  Solid
color  Crystals from EtOH
Odor odorless
Water Solubility  Insoluble
Merck  13,920
BRN  1708400
Stability: Stability Flammable solid. Shock sensitive. Thermally unstable. May be explosive in combination with acetone or heptane. Incompatible with oxidizing agents.
InChIKey OZAIFHULBGXAKX-VAWYXSNFSA-N
LogP 1.1 at 25℃
CAS DataBase Reference 78-67-1(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference 2,2'-Azo-bis-isobutyronitrile(78-67-1)
EPA Substance Registry System Azobis(isobutyronitrile) (78-67-1)

Description and Uses

Azobisisobutylonitrile is a white crystallinecompound. Molecular weight= 164.21; Specific gravity(H2O:1)= 1.11 at 25℃; Boiling point= decomposes;Freezing/Melting point= 99°103℃ (decomposes);Autoignition temperature= 63℃. NFPA 704 M HazardIdentification (based on NFPA-704M Rating System):Health 3, Flammability 2, Reactivity 2. Insoluble in water.

foaming agent and inhibitor in plastic and elastomer materials

Safety

Symbol(GHS) 
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,F,Xi
Risk Statements  2-11-20/22-52/53-67-65-48/20-38-63-66-36
Safety Statements  39-41-47-61-62-36/37-16-26
RIDADR  UN 3234 4.1
WGK Germany  2
RTECS  UG0800000
4.4
HazardClass  4.1
PackingGroup  II
HS Code  29269090
Hazardous Substances Data 78-67-1(Hazardous Substances Data)
Toxicity LDLo orl-rat: 670 mg/kg 34ZIAG 0,117,69

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