ABCN
Appearance
(Redirected from Azobis(cyclohexanecarbonitrile))
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Systematic IUPAC name
1,1′-Diazene-1,2-diyldicyclohexanecarbonitrile | |
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3D model (JSmol)
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Abbreviations | ACHN |
960744 | |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.016.595 |
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UN number | 3226 |
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Properties | |
C14H20N4 | |
Molar mass | 244.342 g·mol−1 |
Melting point | 114 to 118[1] °C (237 to 244 °F; 387 to 391 K) decomposes near 80 °C |
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H242, H315, H319, H335 | |
P261, P305+P351+P338 | |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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1,1′-Azobis(cyclohexanecarbonitrile) or ACHN is a radical initiator.[1] The molecular formula is NCC6H10N=NC6H10CN. It is a white solid that is soluble in aromatic solvents.[2]
ACHN has a 10-hour half-life in toluene at 88 °C.[1]
See also
[edit]- Azobisisobutylonitrile (AIBN) is another commonly used free radical initiator
References
[edit]- ^ a b c 1,1′-Azobis(cyclohexanecarbonitrile) at Sigma-Aldrich
- ^ Steven A. Kates, Fernando Albericio (2001). "1,1'-Azobis-1-cyclohexanenitrile". E-EROS Encyclopedia of Reagents for Organic Synthesis. doi:10.1002/047084289X.ra120.