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1,1′-Azobis(cyclohexanecarbonitrile)

98%

Synonym(s):

1,1′-Azobis(cyanocyclohexane), ACHN

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Linear Formula:
NCC6H10N=NC6H10CN
CAS Number:
2094-98-6
Molecular Weight:
244.34
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
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.

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GHS02,GHS07

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Danger

Hazard Classifications

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

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Respiratory system

Storage Class

5.2 - Organic peroxides and self-reacting hazardous materials

wgk_germany

WGK 3

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

ppe

Eyeshields, Gloves, type P3 (EN 143) respirator cartridges

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