4,4'-Azobis(4-cyano-1-pentanol), 5 g

4,4'-Azobis(4-Cyano-1-Pentanol) finds application across laboratory and industrial settings as a versatile initiator for radical polymerization reactions. Its molecular formula is C12H20N4O2, with a molecular weight of 252.31. This compound is a member of the azobisisobutyronitrile family, characterized by the presence of an azobis moiety and a cyanoalkyl chain. Available for this SKU is a 5 gram pack of 98% pure material in crystalline form. It serves as a valuable tool in the synthesis of polymers and copolymers, particularly in the production of acrylates, methacrylates, and styrene derivatives. Additionally, it may find utility in the crosslinking of proteins and polypeptides due to its ability to generate free radicals upon decomposition.

• CAS Number: 4693-47-4
• Exact Mass: 252.15862589
• Molecular Formula: C12H20N4O2
• Molecular Weight: 252.31