Azobisisobutyronitrile

Structural formula:

Molecular formula:C₈H₁₂N₄
Molecular weight:164.21

Appearance:White crystal
m.p.:100-103(dec)
Content: 99%
Visible contamination:10 specks/10g
Insoluble in MeOH:0.1%
Volatiles:0.3%

Usage:Azobisisobutyronitrile(AIBN) is a initiator in the polymerization of vinyl ohloride, vinyl acetate, acrylonitrile, methyl methylacrylate and styrene. It is also as a foamer of plastic and rubber, and moreover, it can be used in organic synthesis.