2,2'-azobis(2-methyl propionitrile)
Identification
| Name | 2,2'-azobis(2-methyl propionitrile) |
| IUPAC | 2-(2-cyanopropan-2-yldiazenyl)-2-methylpropanenitrile |
| CAS Number | 78-67-1 |
| EINECS | 201-132-3 |
| FDA UNII | FZ6PX8U5YB |
| Molecular Formula | C8 H12 N4 |
| Molecular Weight | 164.21164000 |
| XlogP3 | 1.30 (est) |
Regulatory
| FDA Mainterm (IAUFC) | 78-67-1 ; AZO-BIS-ISOBUTYRONITRILE |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | white powder (est) |
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Soluble in | water, 350 mg/L @ 25 °C (exp) |
No sensory data available
Safety Information
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | intraperitoneal-mouse LD50 25 mg/kg |
| Dermal Toxicity | subcutaneous-guinea pig LDLo 50 mg/kg |
| Inhalation Toxicity | inhalation-rat LC > 12000 mg/m3/4H |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | indirect food additives: adhesives and components of coatings |
| Recommendation for 2,2'-azobis(2-methyl propionitrile) usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for 2,2'-azobis(2-methyl propionitrile) flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
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Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
azobis isobutyronitile
azobis(2-methyl propionitrile)
2,2'-
azobisisobuturyonitrile
2-(2-
cyanopropan-2-yldiazenyl)-2-methylpropanenitrile
2,2'-
dicyano-2,2'-azopropane
propionitrile, 2,2'-azobis(2-methyl-
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