1,1′-azobisformamide

Name:
1,1′-azobisformamide
Detailed information:

Chemistry name:	azodicarbonamide
M Formula:	H2NCONNCONH2
Properties:
Yellow powder. D 1.65 (20/20C), mp above 180C (decomposes). Insoluble in common solvents; soluble in dimethyl sulfoxide. Hydrolyzes at high temperatures to nitrogen, carbon dioxide, and ammonia.
Derivation:
From hydrazine.
Grade:
Technical, FCC.
Use:
Blowing agent for plastics and rubbers, maturing agent for flours.