Chemistry:ABCN

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ABCN
Stereo, skeletal formula of (Z)-ABCN
Stick model of (Z)-ABCN
Spacefill model of (Z)-ABCN
Names
Systematic IUPAC name
1,1′-Diazene-1,2-diyldicyclohexanecarbonitrile
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
Abbreviations ACHN
960744
ChemSpider
EC Number
  • 218-254-8
UNII
UN number 3226
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
Hazards
GHS pictograms GHS02: Flammable GHS07: Harmful
GHS Signal word Danger
H242, H315, H319, H335
P261, P305+351+338
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Infobox references

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]

ACHN has a 10-hour half-life in toluene at 88 °C.[1]

See also

  • Azobisisobutylonitrile (AIBN) is another commonly used free radical initiator

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1,1′-Azobis(cyclohexanecarbonitrile) at Sigma-Aldrich
  2. Steven A. Kates, Fernando Albericio (2001). "1,1'-Azobis-1-cyclohexanenitrile". E-EROS Encyclopedia of Reagents for Organic Synthesis. doi:10.1002/047084289X.ra120.