ABCN
Chemical compound
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1,1′-Azobis(cyclohexanecarbonitrile) or ACHN is a radical initiator.[1] The molecular formula is NCC6H10N=NC6H10CN. It is a white solid that is soluble in aromatic solvents.[2]
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| Systematic IUPAC name
1,1′-Diazene-1,2-diyldicyclohexanecarbonitrile | |
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| Abbreviations | ACHN |
| 960744 | |
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| ECHA InfoCard | 100.016.595 |
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| UNII | |
| UN number | 3226 |
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| Properties | |
| C14H20N4 | |
| Molar mass | 244.342 g·mol−1 |
| Melting point | 114 to 118[1] °C (237 to 244 °F; 387 to 391 K) decomposes near 80 °C |
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| Danger | |
| H242, H315, H319, H335 | |
| P261, P305+P351+P338 | |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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See also
- Azobisisobutylonitrile (AIBN) is another commonly used free radical initiator


