Description

2,2'-Azobis[n-(2-Propenyl)-2-Methylpropionamide] is a high-purity, vinyl-functionalized azo initiator designed for advanced polymerization processes. Its core value lies in its ability to efficiently generate free radicals upon thermal decomposition, initiating and controlling the synthesis of polymers with specific architectures. This compound is essential for R&D chemists and production engineers in the specialty polymer and advanced materials sectors. It is particularly valued for applications requiring the covalent incorporation of the initiator fragment into the polymer backbone.

Application

• Synthesis of Functional Polymers: Used as a free-radical initiator for grafting, block, and comb copolymer synthesis where the vinyl group allows for covalent bonding to the polymer chain.
• Surface Modification: Key in creating polymer brushes or functional coatings on various substrates (e.g., silica, metals) for enhanced adhesion, wettability, or biocompatibility.
• Cross-linking Agent: Employed in the production of cross-linked polymer networks, hydrogels, and resins for applications in adhesives, sealants, and biomedical materials.
• Advanced Material Research: Facilitates the development of stimuli-responsive polymers, self-healing materials, and other smart polymeric systems in academic and industrial R&D.
• Dispersant & Stabilizer Synthesis: Serves as an initiator in the polymerization of macromonomers used to produce novel dispersants for pigments, fillers, and nanoparticles.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,2'-Azobis[n-(2-Propenyl)-2-Methylpropionamide]
CAS No.	129136-92-1
Molecular Formula	C16H26N4O2
Molecular Weight	306.41 g/mol
Synonyms	N,N'-(2,2'-Azobis(2-methylpropanoyl))bis(N-allylacrylamide); V-601; 2,2'-Azobis(2-methyl-N-(2-propenyl)propionamide); Allyl-functionalized azo initiator; AIBN derivative; Vinyl-terminated azo initiator; N,N'-Diallyl-2,2'-azobis(2-methylpropionamide)
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Quality Control

Every batch of our 2,2'-Azobis[n-(2-Propenyl)-2-Methylpropionamide] undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets stringent purity and performance criteria. Our quality assurance protocols are designed to guarantee batch-to-batch consistency, which is critical for reproducible polymerization kinetics and final polymer properties. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at temperatures between 2°C and 8°C (refrigerated) for long-term stability. This compound is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; therefore, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to maintain optimal activity and shelf life. Keep away from heat and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0 %
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5 %
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1 %

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.