4,4′-Azobis(4-cyanovaleric Acid)

• CAT Number: R058439
• CAS Number: 2638-94-0
• Molecular Formula: C12H16N4O4
• Molecular Weight: 280.284
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 4,4’-Azobis(4-cyanopentanecarboxylic Acid); 4,4’-Azobis(cyanovaleric Acid); 4,4’-Azobis[4-cyanopentanoic Acid]; 4,4’-Azobis[4-cyanovaleric Acid]; ABCPA; ABCVA; ACV-A; Azobis(cyanovaleric Acid); NC 25; NSC 114466; V 501; VA 501; Vazo 68; Vazo 68WSP
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 4-[(4-carboxy-2-cyanobutan-2-yl)diazenyl]-4-cyanopentanoic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C12H16N4O4/c1-11(7-13,5-3-9(17)18)15-16-12(2,8-14)6-4-10(19)20/h3-6H2,1-2H3,(H,17,18)(H,19,20)
• InChIKey: VFXXTYGQYWRHJP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC(CCC(=O)O)(C#N)N=NC(C)(CCC(=O)O)C#N

4,4′-Azobis(4-cyanovaleric acid) is a chemical compound used primarily as a polymerization initiator due to its ability to decompose into free radicals at elevated temperatures. This azo compound contains cyano and carboxylic acid functional groups, enhancing its reactivity in various polymer systems. It is particularly valuable in the manufacturing of plastics and rubber, where it initiates the radical polymerization of monomers into polymers, thus playing a crucial role in the development of high-performance materials.