1,1′-Azobis(cyclohexanecarbonitrile) or ACHN is a
radical initiator
In chemistry, radical initiators are substances that can produce radical species under mild conditions and promote radical reactions. These substances generally possess weak bonds—bonds that have small bond dissociation energies. Radical i ...
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[ The molecular formula is NCC6H10N=NC6H10CN. It is a white solid that is soluble in aromatic solvents.]half-life
Half-life (symbol ) is the time required for a quantity (of substance) to reduce to half of its initial value. The term is commonly used in nuclear physics to describe how quickly unstable atoms undergo radioactive decay or how long stable at ...
in toluene
Toluene (), also known as toluol (), is a substituted aromatic hydrocarbon. It is a colorless, water-insoluble liquid with the smell associated with paint thinners. It is a mono-substituted benzene derivative, consisting of a methyl group (CH3) ...
at 88 °C.[
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See also
* Azobisisobutylonitrile
Azobisisobutyronitrile (abbreviated AIBN) is an organic compound with the formula CH3)2C(CN)sub>2N2. This white powder is soluble in alcohols and common organic solvents but is insoluble in water. It is often used as a foamer in plastics and rub ...
(AIBN) is another commonly used free radical initiator
References
Azo compounds
Nitriles
Radical initiators
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