Description

4-Cyano-4-[(1,1-Dimethylethyl)Azo]Pentanoic Acid is a specialized azo compound featuring a cyano group and a carboxylic acid functionality, making it a valuable intermediate for advanced chemical synthesis. Its primary commercial value lies in its role as a radical initiator and a versatile building block for creating polymers and functional materials. This product is essential for research and development laboratories, as well as industrial-scale production facilities in the polymer, specialty chemical, and pharmaceutical sectors.

Application

• Polymerization Initiator: Used as a radical source in the controlled synthesis of acrylic polymers and copolymers.
• Macromolecular Engineering: Serves as a functional initiator or chain transfer agent for creating polymers with specific end-group functionality.
• Specialty Chemical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of dyes, pigments, and other azo-based compounds.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Employed in the development of novel drug candidates and prodrugs that utilize its reactive azo linkage.
• Material Science: Used in the fabrication of advanced materials, including surface modifiers and cross-linking agents.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A critical reagent for exploring new reaction pathways in organic and polymer chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Cyano-4-[(1,1-Dimethylethyl)Azo]Pentanoic Acid
CAS No.	25149-50-2
Molecular Formula	C10H15N3O2
Molecular Weight	209.25 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Cyano-4-(tert-butylazo)pentanoic Acid; 4-Cyano-4-(tert-butylazo)valeric Acid; 2-(1-Cyano-1-methylpropyl)azo-2-methylpropionitrile, Hydrolyzed; 4-Cyano-4-(tert-butyldiazenyl)pentanoic Acid; tert-Butyl 2-Cyano-2-propyl Peroxycarboxylate (related); Azo Initiator V-501 (trade name analog); 2,2'-Azobis(2-methylpropionitrile) derivative.
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 4-Cyano-4-[(1,1-Dimethylethyl)Azo]Pentanoic Acid adheres to stringent quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets precise customer and research-grade specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in opaque packaging or amber glass.

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%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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