Information AboutAibn |
| CATEGORIES ABOUT AZOBISISOBUTYLONITRILE | |
| azo compounds | |
| polymer chemistry | |
| reagents for organic chemistry | |
| SHOPPER'S DELIGHT | |
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These radicals can be used to start up Free Radical Polymerization s. For instance a mixture of Styrene and Maleic Anhydride in Toluene will react if heated very slowly to form the Polystyrene Polymer unless an Initiator such a AIBN is present. Another example of Free Radical Polymerization is the hydrohalogenation of alkenes. AIBN is safer to use than Benzoyl Peroxide (another Radical Initiator ) because the risk of explosion is far smaller. However, it is considered a flammable solid. The melting point of AIBN is 103-105°C. It is soluble in methanol & ethanol, but insoluble in water. It can explode if dissolved in acetone. AIBN is highly toxic. Wear a respirator/dust mask, protective gloves, & safety glasses when handling AIBN. |