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441090

Sigma-Aldrich

2,2′-Azobis(2-methylpropionitrile)

98%

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
Beilstein:
1708400
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12162002
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.23

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Quality Level

Assay

98%

form

powder

mp

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

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solid phase extraction (SPE): suitable

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solid phase extraction (SPE): suitable

technique(s)

solid phase extraction (SPE): suitable

material

polypropylene tube

material

polypropylene tube

material

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material

UHMW PE frit, polypropylene tube

Quality Level

100

Quality Level

100

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100

Quality Level

100

Application

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

Storage and Stability

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 Statements

Hazard Classifications

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

Supplementary Hazards

Storage Class Code

4.1A - Other explosive hazardous materials

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

122.0 °F

Flash Point(C)

50 °C

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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  1. Which document(s) contains shelf-life or expiration date information for a given product?

    If available for a given product, the recommended re-test date or the expiration date can be found on the Certificate of Analysis.

  2. How do I get lot-specific information or a Certificate of Analysis?

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

    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.

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

    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.

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

    No, there is no inhibitor added to this product.

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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
Tetrahedron Letters, 48, 5585-5585 (2007)
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)
Idil Ipek Yilmaz et al.
Macromolecular rapid communications, 33(9), 856-862 (2012-04-21)
Polymers containing maleimide groups on their side chains have been synthesized by utilization of a novel styrenic monomer containing a masked-maleimide unit. AIBN initiated free radical polymerization and reverse addition-fragmentation chain transfer (RAFT) polymerization was utilized for synthesis of copolymers
Mathieu Le Noir et al.
Journal of separation science, 32(9), 1471-1479 (2009-04-29)
Highly efficient removal of endocrine-disrupting compounds (EDCs) such as 17beta-estradiol (E2), 4-nonylphenol (NP) and atrazine from water was achieved using a novel macroporous adsorption medium. The medium consisted of a macroporous poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) cryogel with molecularly imprinted polymer (MIP)

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