Description and features
Iniper AIVN SG-2000 (Azobis-methylbutyronitrile) is an white solid which has C10H16N4 as chemical formula.It finds its application as polymerzation initiator of amongst others acrylics and styrenes. Further it is also used in the production of foams to create nitrogen bubbles. Iniper 67 is significantly more soluble in organic solvents than Iniper 64 (AIBN) .
Azobis-methylbutyronitrile is also known as 2,2’-Azobis(2-methylbutyronitrile), 2,2′-(Diazene-1,2-diyl)bis(2-methylbutanenitrile) and AMBN.
Availability
Europe: Iniper AIVN 2000 is ➔ on stock in our local warehouses. Our lead time is about one week if delivered in 20 KG fiber drums.
Canada, South America, South Africa and other markets can also be served, please contact our sales department for more details.
This substance (CAS: 13472-08-7) has been registered under REACH (EC) 1907/2006.
Product Identification
| CAS number | 13472-08-7 |
| EC number | 236-740-8 |
| EC name | 2,2′-azobis[2-methylbutyronitrile] |
| HS code | 2927 00 00 |
Specification
| Appearance | White powder / granules |
| Assay | ≥98 % |
| Insoluble in isopropanol matter | ≤0.20 % |
| Loss on drying | ≤0.50 % |
| Water content | ≤0.50 % |
Application
Iniper AIVN 2000 (AMBN / azobis-methylbutyronitrile) can be used for polymerization of methyl methacrylate, acrylics (coating), acrylamide, vinyl acetate, styrene and vinyl chloride.
Packaging
Available packaging: 20 KG carton boxes.
Special packaging is available on request.
Storage
Store azobis-methylbutyronitrile (AIVN) in a cool, dry and well-ventilated area and in line with legal requirements.
Keep away from heat sources, ignition sources.
MSDS
A Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) is available for Iniper AIVN 2000 and all other products supplied by Vesta Chemicals BV.
An MSDS describes the hazards of a product and explains how a product can be safely handled, used and stored. Besides it provides important regulatory and emergency response information for the purchased product.
Molecular and structural information
| Molecular formula | C10H16N4 |
| Molecular weight | 192.27 g/mol |
| Smiles notation | CCC(C)(C#N)N=NC(C)(CC)C#N |
| InChi key | AVTLBBWTUPQRAY-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| Structural formula |  |
Physicochemical information
| Boiling point | Decomposes before boiling |
| Density | 1.130 kg/m3 |
| SADT | 45 °C |
| Melting point | 48 ~ 52 °C |
| Partition coefficient (log Pow) | 2.07 @ 20 °C (pH ≥ 6.99 – ≤ 7.19) |
| Solubility in water | 392 ± 5 mg/L @ 20 °C |
| Vapor pressure | 0.006 Torr @ 25 °C / 0.78 Pa |