Azobisisobutyronitrile
TL;DR: Azobisisobutyronitrile (CAS 78-67-1) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C8H12N4 and molecular weight 164.1062 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
2-(2-cyanopropan-2-yldiazenyl)-2-methylpropanenitrile
Also Known As: Azobisisobutyronitrile, 2,2'-Azobis(2-methylpropionitrile), AIBN, Azdh, Genitron
Application Areas
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Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C8H12N4 |
| Molecular Weight | 164.1062 g/mol |
| XLogP | 1.3 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 72.3 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 0 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 4 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 2 |
| Exact Mass | 164.1062 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 12 |
| Complexity | 251.0 |
| Melting Point | 221 °F (105 °C) |
| Density | 1.1 g/cm³ |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.0067 [mmHg] |
| Solubility | SOL IN METHANOL @ 0, 20, 40 °C: 1.8, 4.96, 16.06 G/100 ML; SOL IN ETHANOL @ 0, 20, 40 °C: 0.58, 2.04, 7.15 G/100 ML |
| SMILES | CC(C)(C#N)N=NC(C)(C)C#N |
| InChIKey | OZAIFHULBGXAKX-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: Azobisisobutyronitrile is used in polymer chemistry and functional materials synthesis, as well as heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and custom-synthesis project (mg to ton scale), with full analytical documentation (COA, MSDS, HPLC, NMR, MS).
A polymer intermediate supplied by CoreyChem, Azobisisobutyronitrile (CAS 78-67-1) has the molecular formula C8H12N4 and a molecular weight of 164.11 g/mol. Reported properties include a density of 1.1 g/cm³ g/cm³, a solubility: SOL IN METHANOL @ 0, 20, 40 °C: 1.8, 4.96, 16.06 G/100 ML; SOL IN ETHANOL @ 0, 20, 40 °C: 0.58, 2.04, 7.15 G/100 ML. Synonyms include Azobisisobutyronitrile and 2,2'-Azobis(2-methylpropionitrile).
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Chemical Property Profile of Azobisisobutyronitrile
Property Insights of Azobisisobutyronitrile
The XLogP value of 1.3 suggests moderate lipophilicity, balancing water solubility and membrane permeability for Azobisisobutyronitrile. The TPSA of 72.3 Ų falls within the moderate polarity range, balancing permeability and solubility for Azobisisobutyronitrile. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, Azobisisobutyronitrile has 0 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 4 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), all within the drug-like range, suggesting favorable oral bioavailability potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Azobisisobutyronitrile?
The CAS number of Azobisisobutyronitrile is 78-67-1.
What is the molecular formula of Azobisisobutyronitrile?
The molecular formula of Azobisisobutyronitrile is C8H12N4.
What is the molecular weight of Azobisisobutyronitrile?
The molecular weight of Azobisisobutyronitrile is 164.1062 g/mol.
What are the applications of Azobisisobutyronitrile?
Azobisisobutyronitrile is used in polymer chemistry and functional materials synthesis, as well as heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and...
Where can I buy Azobisisobutyronitrile?
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Does CoreyChem offer custom synthesis for Azobisisobutyronitrile?
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