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A96401

2,2′-Azobis(2-methylpropionitrile)

Synonym(s):

VAZO™ catalyst 64 free radical source, α,α′-Azoisobutyronitrile, AIBN, Azobisisobutyronitrile, Free radical initiator

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Linear Formula:
(CH3)2C(CN)N=NC(CH3)2CN
CAS Number:
78-67-1
Molecular Weight:
164.21
EC Number:
201-132-3
MDL number:
MFCD00013808
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1708400
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102-104 °C (dec.) (lit.)

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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DuPont product
VAZO is a trademark of E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company

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Hazard Classifications

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

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EUH044

Storage Class

4.1A - Other explosive hazardous materials

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WGK 2

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