78-67-1 Usage
Description
Azobisisobutyronitrile (abbreviated AIBN) is an organic compound with the formula [(CH3)2C(CN)]2N2. This white powder is soluble in alcohols and common organic solvents but is insoluble in water. It is often used as a foamer in plastics and rubber and as a radical initiator. It's soluble in a wide variety of organic solvents, including alcohol-based solvents. Insoluble in water and denser than water. Moderately toxic by ingestion. Readily ignited by sparks or flames. Burns intensely and persistently. Toxic oxides of nitrogen produced during combustion. Used as a catalyst, in vinyl polymerizations and a blowing agent for plastics.
Uses
Different sources of media describe the Uses of 78-67-1 differently. You can refer to the following data:
1. 2,2'-Azobis(2-methylpropionitrile) is used as an initiator in polymer radical polymerization because its molecules can easily undergo split reactions and form molecules with high activation energy. 2,2'-Azobis(2-methylpropionitrile) (AIBN) is the most commonly used azo initiator. Its characteristic is that the decomposition reaction is relatively stable, only one kind of free radical is generated, and basically no induced decomposition occurs, so it is often used in the kinetics research of free radical polymerization.
2. Azobisisobutyronitrile (AIBN) is an azo-compound and is widely used as a free radical initiator. This compound has labile carbon-nitrogen covalent bond which undergoes homolytic scission under thermal, chemical or photochemical conditions producing free radicals. They are useful in many reactions like halogenation, polymerisation of vinyl monomers, grafting reactions, curing of rubbers and unsaturated polymers and cross-linking of polyolefins. AIBN can be used as an initiator in the synthesis of highly cross-linked Poly(divinylbenzene) (PDVB) polymers. It also can be used as an initiator in the polymerization process of 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate (HEMA).
3. The polymerization initiator for Vinyl chloride, vinyl acetate, acrylonitrile and blowing agent for rubber, plastic , in an amount of 10% to 20%.
This product can also be used as curing agents, pesticides and organic synthesis intermediates.
This product is a highly toxic substance, mice are orally LD5017.2~25mg/kg, the organic cyanide released by the decomposition when it is heated has a greater poison on the human body .
4. Used as an initiator in the synthesis of highly cross-linked Poly(divinylbenzene) (PDVB) polymers. 1 Used as an initiator in the polymerization process of 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate (HEMA). 2
5. foaming agent and inhibitor in plastic and elastomer materials
6. 2,2′-Azobis(2-methylpropionitrile) (AIBN) is a radical initiator. AIBN solution can be used to initiate radical-induced reactions, specifically free-radical polymerizations. It can be used in:Synthesis of styrene-vinyl pyridine diblock copolymers by reversible addition-fragmentation chain transfer (RAFT) polymerization.Preparation of silicon oxycarbide glasses.Synthesis of poly [N-(p-vinyl benzyl) phthalimide] for the preparation of titanium dioxide composites for electrophoretic displays.
Recrystallization
1, recrystallize twice a chemically pure 2,2'-Azobis(2-methylpropionitrile) with methanol (by 1:12) and air-dry in a ventilated dark overnight, then place in a vacuum oven with phosphorus pentoxide as a desiccant, vacuum degree 1.013 * 105Pa, under reduced pressure, and dry to 24h.Refined 2,2'-Azobis(2-methylpropionitrile) needs to be put in the colored jar, sealed and kept in cold dark place.
2, add 50ml 95% alcohol into 150ml Erlenmeyer flask equipped with a reflux condenser , heat in a water bath to near boiling, quickly add 5gAIBN, shak to make it be completely dissolved (boiling time not too long, if too long, severe decomposition ), filter hot solution rapidly ( the funnel and filter flask using for filter must be warmed) and cool the filtrate to give white crystals, dry in a vacuum desiccator, a melting point of 102℃, store the product in a brown bottle, cryopreservation.
Temperature of initiator
2,2'-Azobis(2-methylpropionitrile) is a particularly excellent free radical initiator , nitrogen will be released by the decomposition when it is heated to about 70 ° C and free radicals (CH3) 2CCN is generated which is affected by cyano radical , more stable. It can react with other organic substrates, and then generates a new radical in annihilation of itself , causing chain reaction of free radicals (see radical reaction). At the same time, it can also be two coupled molecules, generating highly toxic tetramethoxysilane succinonitrile (TMSN).
AIBN melts when heated to 100~107 ° C and dramaticly decomposes, releases nitrogen and several organic nitrile compound toxic to humans, and may cause an explosion, fire. Slowly decomposes at room temperature, and it should be stored at 10 ° C or less. Away from fire, heat source. poisonous. Metabolizes into hydrocyanic acid in the blood, liver, brain and other tissues of animals.
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Chemical properties
White columnar crystals or white crystalline powder. Insoluble in water, soluble in methanol, ethanol, acetone, ether, petroleum ether and aniline and other organic solvents.
Production method
Acetone, hydrazine hydrate and sodium cyanide as raw materials:
The temperature of condensation reaction above is 55~60 ℃, reaction time is 5h, and then cool down to 25~30 ℃ ,time is 2h. When to be cooled to below 10 ℃,begin to flow chlorine and carry out the reaction at below 20 ℃.
Ratio of material: HCN: acetone: hydrazine = 1L:1.5036kg:0.415kg.
Acetone cyanide alcohol and hydrazine hydrate react, and then the use of chlorine oxidation or amino nitrile with sodium hypochlorite oxidation.
category
Flammable solids
Toxicity grading
Middle toxic
Acute toxicity
Oral-rat LDL0: 670 mg/kg; Oral-Mouse LD50: 700 mg/kg
Explosive hazardous characteristics
Explosive when mixed with oxidants ; easily oxidized, unstable and intense heat decomposition, explosive when heated with heptane, acetone
Flammability hazard characteristics
Flammable in case of fire, high temperature, oxidant ; decomposition and generating combustible gas in case of thermal ; combustion produces toxic fumes of nitrogen oxides
Storage characteristics
Treasury ventilation low-temperature drying; and separated from oxidants
Extinguishing agent
Water, dry sand, carbon dioxide, foam, 1211 fire extinguishing agent
Chemical Properties
Different sources of media describe the Chemical Properties of 78-67-1 differently. You can refer to the following data:
1. white solid
2. Azobisisobutylonitrile is a white crystalline
compound.
General Description
Insoluble in water and denser than water. Moderately toxic by ingestion. Readily ignited by sparks or flames. Burns intensely and persistently. Toxic oxides of nitrogen produced during combustion. Used as a catalyst, in vinyl polymerizations and a blowing agent for plastics.
Reactivity Profile
Self-decomposition or self-ignition may be triggered by heat, chemical reaction, friction or impact. Self-accelerating decomposition may occur if the specific control temperature is not maintained. These materials are particularly sensitive to temperature rises. 2,2'-Azobis(2-methylpropionitrile) is an azo compound. Azo, diazo, azido compounds can detonate. This applies in particular to organic azides that have been sensitized by the addition of metal salts or strong acids. Toxic gases are formed by mixing materials of this class with acids, aldehydes, amides, carbamates, cyanides, inorganic fluorides, halogenated organics, isocyanates, ketones, metals, nitrides, peroxides, phenols, epoxides, acyl halides, and strong oxidizing or reducing agents. Flammable gases are formed by mixing materials in this group with alkali metals. Explosive combination can occur with strong oxidizing agents, metal salts, peroxides, and sulfides.
Hazard
Toxic by ingestion.
Flammability and Explosibility
Notclassified
Safety Profile
Poison by
intraperitoneal route. Moderately toxic by
ingestion. Easily oxidized, unstable. Violent
exothermic decomposition when heated.
Solution in acetone may decompose
explosively. Explodes when heated with
heptane. When heated to decomposition it
emits toxic fumes of NO, and CN-. See also
NITRILES. A free-radcal generator.
Potential Exposure
Azobisisobutylonitrile is both a nitrile
and azo compound. Used as a polymerization initiator, free
radical generator (or initiator); as a catalyst in vinyl polymerizations;
as a blowing agent for elastomers and plastics.
Shipping
UN3234 Self-reactive solid type C, temperature
controlled materials, Hazard Class: 4.1; Labels: 4.1-
Flammable solid, Technical Name Required.
Incompatibilities
Flammable; dust may form explosive
mixture with air. Unstable and easily oxidized material;
keep away from oxidizers, strong acids. Keep at temperature
not ≧30° C (this may vary by manufacturer). Risk of
explosion from heat, shock, friction. Warming causes production
of tetramethylsuccinonitrile and cyanide fumes.
Keep away from acetone and other ketones, alcohols, lithium,
aluminum, aldehydes, and hydrocarbons, such as heptane.
Azo compounds can detonate. This applies in
particular to organic azides that have been sensitized by the
addition of metal salts or strong acids. Toxic gases are
formed by mixing materials of this class with acids, aldehydes,
amides, carbamates, cyanides, inorganic fluorides,
halogenated organics, isocyanates, ketones, metals, nitrides,
peroxides, phenols, epoxides, acyl halides, and strong oxidizing
or reducing agents. Flammable gases are formed by
mixing materials in this group with alkali metals. Explosive
combination can occur with strong oxidizing agents, metal
salts, peroxides, and sulfides. This chemical is sensitive to
prolonged exposure to heat. This chemical is incompatible
with strong oxidizing agents.
Check Digit Verification of cas no
The CAS Registry Mumber 78-67-1 includes 5 digits separated into 3 groups by hyphens. The first part of the number,starting from the left, has 2 digits, 7 and 8 respectively; the second part has 2 digits, 6 and 7 respectively.
Calculate Digit Verification of CAS Registry Number 78-67:
(4*7)+(3*8)+(2*6)+(1*7)=71
71 % 10 = 1
So 78-67-1 is a valid CAS Registry Number.
78-67-1Relevant articles and documents
Highly efficient oxidation of 2,2′-hydrazobis-isobutyronitrile to 2,2′-Azobis-isobutyronitrile over a CrO: X/TiO2catalyst with hydrogen peroxide
Lu, Xionggang,Wang, Xueguang,Yue, Shengnan,Zhang, Hu,Zou, Xingli,Zou, Xiujing
, p. 4576 - 4579 (2021)
Green oxidation of 2,2′-hydrazobis-isobutyronitrile (HAIBN) to 2,2′-Azobis-isobutyronitrile (AIBN) over a recyclable solid catalyst was a significant challenge. A titanium dioxide-supported chromium oxide (CrOx/TiO2) catalyst was, for the first time, developed for oxidation of HAIBN with hydrogen peroxide and achieved complete conversion of HAIBN with a high (94.8%) yield of AIBN.
METHOD FOR PRODUCING AZO COMPOUNDS
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PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a method that can produce azo compounds at good yields by making oxygen or an oxygen-containing gas act on hydrazo groups of hydrazo compounds when oxidatively dehydrogenating them. SOLUTION: Azo compounds are produced by making oxygen or an oxygen-containing gas act on hydrazo compounds in the presence of vanadium or cerium compounds, and a solvent. SELECTED DRAWING: None COPYRIGHT: (C)2018,JPOandINPIT
METHOD FOR PRODUCING AZO COMPOUNDS
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PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a method that can produce azo compounds at good yields by making oxygen or an oxygen-containing gas act on hydrazo compounds when oxidatively dehydrogenating them. SOLUTION: Azo compounds are produced by making oxygen or an oxygen-containing gas act on hydrazo compounds in the presence of at least one compound selected from the group consisting of vanadium and cerium compounds, the oxidation reaction to be performed without using a solvent. SELECTED DRAWING: None COPYRIGHT: (C)2018,JPOandINPIT