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2,2′-Azobis(2-methylpropionitrile)

98%

2,2′-Azobis(2-methylpropionitrile)

Synonym(s):

α,α′-Azoisobutyronitrile, AIBN, Azobisisobutyronitrile, Free radical initiator

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Linear Formula:
(CH3)2C(CN)N=NC(CH3)2CN
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
164.21
UNSPSC Code:
12162002
NACRES:
NA.23
PubChem Substance ID:
EC Number:
201-132-3
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1708400
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Quality Level

assay

98%

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powder

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102-104 °C (dec.) (lit.)

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

CC(C)(\N=N\C(C)(C)C#N)C#N

InChI

1S/C8H12N4/c1-7(2,5-9)11-12-8(3,4)6-10/h1-4H3/b12-11+

InChI key

OZAIFHULBGXAKX-VAWYXSNFSA-N

Application

2,2′-Azobis(2-methylpropionitrile) can be used as an initiator in the preparation of:
  • Polystyrene by soap-free emulsion polymerization.
  • Molecularly imprinted polymer(MIP) using 1-vinyl imidazole. MIP can be used to quantify acid violet 19 dye in river water samples.[1]

Preparation Note

Warning: these products are subject to the Explosives Act and must be transported refrigerated - additional costs for transport will apply.

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Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Aquatic Chronic 3 - Self-react. C

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Storage Class

4.1A - Other explosive hazardous materials

wgk

WGK 2

flash_point_f

122.0 °F

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50 °C

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Protocols

Polymerization via ATRP procedures demonstrated by Prof. Dave Haddleton's research group at the University of Warwick.

We present an article about RAFT, or Reversible Addition/Fragmentation Chain Transfer, which is a form of living radical polymerization.

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RAFT polymerization offers living characteristics to radical polymerization, contributing versatility to reversible deactivation radical polymerization methods.

To keep pace with Moore′s Law, there is a continuing need in the semiconductor industry to achieve higher circuit density in microelectronic devices.

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Tetrahedron Letters, 48, 5585-5585 (2007)
Miguel Luna Quinto et al.
Journal of hazardous materials, 384, 121374-121374 (2019-11-02)
A molecularly imprinted polymer (MIP) was developed for the determination of acid violet 19 (AV19) dye. The MIP was synthesized by polymerization using 1-vinyl imidazole (functional monomer) and 2,2'-azobis(2-methylpropionitrile) as the radical initiator. The functional monomer was previously selected by
Influence of the size of polystyrene synthesized through soap-free emulsion polymerization on antimicrobial activity
Tetsuya Yamamoto, et al.
Materials Today Communications, 20, 100572-100572 (2019)



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441090-100G04061835571598
441090-1KG04065274119229
441090-25G04061835563104

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    1. Products may be shipped at a different temperature than the recommended long-term storage temperature. If the product quality is sensitive to short-term exposure to conditions other than the recommended long-term storage, it will be shipped on wet or dry-ice. If the product quality is NOT affected by short-term exposure to conditions other than the recommended long-term storage, it will be shipped at ambient temperature. As shipping routes are configured for minimum transit times, shipping at ambient temperature helps control shipping costs for our customers. For more information, please refer to the Storage and Transport Conditions document: https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/deepweb/assets/sigmaaldrich/marketing/global/documents/316/622/storage-transport-conditions-mk.pdf

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  3. Wie lange ist der Artikel 441090-25G, 2,2′-Azobis(2-methylpropionitril) nach Herstellung haltbar?

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  4. How do you dispose of 2,2′-Azobis(2-methylpropionitrile)?

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    1. Please refer to the SDS for disposal recommendations. Note that methods of disposal are listed in section 6.3. Waste material must be disposed of in accordance with the national and local regulations.

      Consult with facility or municipal EHS authorities to assure proper guidelines are followed. See the link below to review the SDS:https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/sds/aldrich/441090

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  6. Does Product 441090, 2,2´-Azobis(2-methylpropionitrile) 98% AIBN, contain an inhibitor?

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    1. No, there is no inhibitor added to this product.

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  7. At what temperature does Product 441090, 2,2´-Azobis(2-methylpropionitrile)98% AIBN, give off free radicals?

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    1. Free radicals will given off at temperatures above 40oC.  Thermal decomposition of the product gives off free radicals which makes this an efficient polymerization initiator.

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  8. What is Product 441090, 2,2´-Azobis(2-methylpropionitrile) 98% AIBN soluble in?

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    1. Per the the chemicals encyclopedia published by the Royal Society of Chemistry, 13th Edition, it is soluble in methanol 1.8g / 100ml at 0oC, 4.96g / 100ml at 20oC, and 16.06g / 100ml at 40oC.  It is also soluble in ethanol 0.5g / 100ml at 0oC, 2.04g / 100ml at 20oC, and 7.15g / 100ml at 40oC. Please Note:  Dissolving this product in acetone results in a violent reaction and may cause an explosion.

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