Azobisisobutyronitrile

Name:
Azobisisobutyronitrile
Detailed information:

M Formula:	(CH3)2C(CN)NNC(CN)(CH3)2
Properties:
White powder. Mp 105C (decomposes). Insoluble in water; soluble in many organic solvents and in vinyl monomers.
Hazard:
Toxic by ingestion.
Use:
Catalyst for vinyl polymerizations and for curing unsaturated polyester resins, blowing agent for plastics.