Description

4,4'-Azobis(4-Cyanovaleric Acid)Sodium Salt is a water-soluble azo initiator widely recognized for its ability to generate free radicals at moderate temperatures. This compound is essential for initiating polymerization reactions in aqueous systems, offering superior control and efficiency. It is a critical component for manufacturers in the polymer, adhesive, and specialty chemical industries seeking reliable and consistent radical sources for emulsion and solution polymerizations.

Application

• Emulsion Polymerization Initiator: Primary use for the production of styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR), acrylic emulsions, and polyvinyl acetate (PVAc) dispersions.
• Solution Polymerization: Used in organic and aqueous solution processes for synthesizing specialty polymers and oligomers.
• Graft Copolymerization: Facilitates the grafting of monomers onto polymer backbones to create materials with modified surface properties.
• Cross-linking Agent: Employed in the curing and cross-linking of resins and coatings to enhance mechanical strength and chemical resistance.
• Bioconjugation & Protein Modification: Serves as a photoactivatable cross-linker in biochemical research for labeling and studying biomolecules.
• Textile & Fiber Treatment: Used in processes to modify fiber surfaces or to incorporate functional monomers into textiles.

Basic Information

Product Name	4,4'-Azobis(4-Cyanovaleric Acid)Sodium Salt
CAS No.	64338-85-8
Molecular Formula	C12H12N4Na2O4
Molecular Weight	322.23 g/mol
Synonyms	4,4'-Azobis(4-cyanopentanoic acid) disodium salt; 2,2'-Azobis(2-methylpropionamidine) dihydrochloride analog (water-soluble); ACVA-Na; Sodium 4,4'-azobis(4-cyanovalerate); Disodium 4,4'-azobis(4-cyanopentanoate); Water-soluble V-501; 2,2'-Azobis(2-methyl-N-(2-carboxyethyl)propionamidine) disodium salt; Azo initiator V-501
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Quality Control

Our 4,4'-Azobis(4-Cyanovaleric Acid)Sodium Salt is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistent performance as a polymerization initiator. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; prolonged exposure to moisture or light may degrade its initiator efficiency.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0 %
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0 %
Solubility (in Water)	Clear, colorless solution
pH (1% Solution)	6.0 - 8.0

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