Description

1,1'-Azobis(Cyclohexanecarbonitrile) is a versatile and highly effective azo-type polymerization initiator. This compound is valued for its ability to generate free radicals at moderate temperatures, making it a critical component in the synthesis of various polymers. It is primarily sought after by manufacturers in the polymer and specialty chemical industries for producing high-performance plastics, resins, and elastomers.

Application

• Polymerization Initiator: A key free-radical initiator for the bulk, solution, and suspension polymerization of vinyl monomers like styrene, acrylates, and methacrylates.
• Plastics & Resins Manufacturing: Used in the production of polystyrene, poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA), and other engineering plastics requiring controlled molecular weight and structure.
• Cross-linking Agent: Facilitates the cross-linking of polymers to enhance thermal stability, chemical resistance, and mechanical properties in specialty coatings and adhesives.
• Foam Production: Acts as a blowing agent in the manufacture of expanded polystyrene (EPS) and other polymeric foams.
• Chemical Synthesis: Employed in organic synthesis as a source of carbon-centered radicals for creating carbon-carbon bonds.
• Rubber & Elastomer Curing: Used in the vulcanization and curing processes for synthetic rubbers to improve durability and performance.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,1'-Azobis(Cyclohexanecarbonitrile)
CAS No.	38811-43-7
Molecular Formula	C14H20N4
Molecular Weight	244.34 g/mol
Synonyms	1,1'-Azobis(cyclohexanecarbonitrile); Azobis(cyclohexanenitrile); 1,1'-Azobis(cyclohexane-1-carbonitrile); Dicyclohexyl azodicarboxamide; Dicyclohexyl azodicarboxamide; ACCN; Azoisobutyronitrile cyclohexyl derivative; 1,1'-(Diazene-1,2-diyl)bis(cyclohexane-1-carbonitrile)
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Quality Control

Our 1,1'-Azobis(Cyclohexanecarbonitrile) is manufactured under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We employ advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, and IR spectroscopy for comprehensive quality assurance. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your technical requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at temperatures between 15-25°C (59-77°F). This product is light-sensitive (store away from light) and easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere). Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and incompatible materials. For long-term storage, consider maintaining under an inert gas atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	113 - 117 °C
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.