Azo polymerization initiators

V-59

CAS : 13472-08-7

oil soluble

Plastics manufacturing

Photocurable

V-59 is an oil-soluble azo polymerization initiator which shows almost a similar 10-hour half-life temperature to that of AIBN and has excellent solubility to many different solutions.

  • Oil soluble, azo initiator
  • Freely soluble in various organic solvents
  • 10 Hour half-life decomposition temperature: 68℃
Structural formula of 2,2'-Azobis(2-methylbutyronitrile)
Chemical name 2,2'-Azobis(2-methylbutyronitrile)
CAS RN® 13472-08-7
Molecular weight 192.26
Molecular formula C10H16N4
Synonyms AMBN

Physical characteristics

Color
Appearance
white
powder
Melting point/freezing point 48-52℃
10hour half-life decomposition temperature 68℃(in toluene)
Activation energy 129.7 kJ/mol
Frequency factor (ln A) 34.83
Solubilities

water : very slightly soluble.
dimethyl sulfoxide : free soluble.
toluene, methanol : very soluble.

SADT 45℃

*SADT: Self-accelerating decomposition temperature

Packaging & Storage conditions

Packaging 25kg / 10kg / 500g
Storage conditions keep under 10℃

Related laws and regulations

TSCA Listed
EINECS Listed
REACH 01-2119970183-38-xxxx
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