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1,1′-Azobis(cyclohexanecarbonitrile)

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Synonym(s):
1,1′-Azobis(cyanocyclohexane), ACHN
Linear Formula:
NCC6H10N=NC6H10CN
CAS Number:
2094-98-6
Molecular Weight:
244.34
Beilstein:
960744
EC Number:
218-254-8
MDL number:
MFCD00046334
UNSPSC Code:
12162002
PubChem Substance ID:
24863728
NACRES:
NA.23

Quality Level

200

Assay

98%

form

solid

mp

114-118 °C (lit.)

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

N#CC1(CCCCC1)\N=N\C2(CCCCC2)C#N

InChI

1S/C14H20N4/c15-11-13(7-3-1-4-8-13)17-18-14(12-16)9-5-2-6-10-14/h1-10H2/b18-17+

InChI key

KYIKRXIYLAGAKQ-ISLYRVAYSA-N

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General description

1,1′-Azobis(cyclohexanecarbonitrile) (AHCN) is a thermally stable initiator that can be used in free-radical polymerization. It is soluble in a variety of solvents such as methanol, dimethylformamide (DMF), etc.

Application

A more efficient radical initiator than AIBN has been employed to initiate primary radical reactions.

Pictograms

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GHS02,GHS07

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H242,H315,H319,H335

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Self-react. D - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

Regulatory Information

监管及禁止进口产品

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