Description

5,5'-Azobis[1-Phenyl-1H-Tetrazole] is a specialized azo compound primarily utilized as a high-energy initiator and blowing agent. Its value lies in its ability to decompose at specific temperatures to generate nitrogen gas, making it critical for processes requiring controlled gas release or radical initiation. This product is essential for industries focused on polymer synthesis, specialty foams, and advanced material manufacturing where precise decomposition kinetics are required.

Application

• Polymerization Initiator: Used as a radical initiator in the synthesis of specialty polymers and resins, particularly where high-temperature initiation is needed.
• Chemical Foaming Agent: Acts as a blowing agent in the production of microcellular foams for plastics, rubber, and composite materials.
• Energetic Materials Synthesis: Serves as a key intermediate or gas-generating component in the formulation of propellants, pyrotechnics, and gas generators.
• Cross-linking Agent: Employed to induce cross-linking in polymer systems to enhance thermal stability and mechanical properties.
• Organic Synthesis: Used as a source of nitrogen radicals in various organic transformations and synthetic pathways in fine chemical production.
• Laboratory Research: Utilized in R&D settings for studying decomposition mechanisms and developing new material formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	5,5'-Azobis[1-Phenyl-1H-Tetrazole]
CAS No.	41463-67-6
Molecular Formula	C14H10N10
Molecular Weight	318.30 g/mol
Synonyms	1,1'-Azobis(1-phenyl-1H-tetrazole); Azobis(phenyltetrazole); 5,5'-Azobis(1-phenyltetrazole); 1-Phenyl-1H-tetrazole, 1,1'-azobis-; ABPT; Bis(1-phenyl-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)diazene; Diazenediylbis(1-phenyl-1H-tetrazole)
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Quality Control

Our 5,5'-Azobis[1-Phenyl-1H-Tetrazole] is manufactured under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and performance reliability. The product undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and DSC for decomposition temperature analysis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance requirements.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Decomposes above 150°C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Nitrogen Content	≥ 43.0%

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