Azo polymerization initiators

V-40

CAS : 2094-98-6

high-temperature type oil soluble

Plastics manufacturing

Photocurable

Since the 10-hour half-life temperature is as high as 88 ℃, V-40 can be used to decrease residual monomer concentration when used with other initiators, such as V-65. This is an oil-soluble azo polymerization initiator which has a high solubility in various organic solvents. The decomposition product of V-40 has a unique characteristic of low volatility, therefore it could be useful for cow-voc paint applications.

  • Oil-soluble azo initiator having high decomposition temperature
  • Freely soluble in various organic solvents
  • 10 Hour half-life decomposition temperature: 88℃
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Structural formula of 1,1'-Azobis(cyclohexane-1-carbonitrile)
Chemical name 1,1'-Azobis(cyclohexane-1-carbonitrile)
CAS RN® 2094-98-6
Molecular weight 244.34
Molecular formula NCC6H10N=NC6H10CN
Synonyms ACHN
Azo-1-cyanocyclohexane; ACCN

Physical characteristics

Color
Appearance		 white crystals
Melting point/freezing point 110-120℃
10hour half-life decomposition temperature 88℃（in toluene）
Activation energy 154.1 kJ/mol
Frequency factor (ln A) 40.5
Solubilities

water : practically insoluble.
acetone, chloroform, benzene : freely soluble.
ethanol : soluble.
petroleum ether : practically insoluble
SADT 80℃

*SADT: Self-accelerating decomposition temperature

Packaging & Storage conditions

Packaging 20kg / 500g
Storage conditions keep under 20℃

Related laws and regulations

TSCA Listed
EINECS Listed
REACH 01-2120795117-47-0000
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