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Atomfair 4,4′-Azobis(4-cyanovaleric acid) ACVA C12H16N4O4

Description 4,4′-Azobis(4-cyanovaleric acid) (CAS No. 183610-70-0) is a high-purity azo compound widely used as a radical initiator in polymerization reactions. With the molecular formula C12H16N4O4and IUPAC name 4-[(4-carboxy-2-cyanobutan-2-yl)diazenyl]-4-cyanopentanoic acid , this thermally decomposable initiator is ideal for controlled radical polymerization, including reversible addition-fragmentation chain transfer (RAFT) and atom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP). Its bifunctional carboxylic acid groups enhance solubility in polar solvents and enable further functionalization. Suitable for research and industrial applications, this compound is rigorously tested for consistency, ensuring reliable performance in synthesizing polymers with precise molecular weights and architectures. Store in a cool, dry place, protected from light…

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Description

4,4′-Azobis(4-cyanovaleric acid) (CAS No. 183610-70-0) is a high-purity azo compound widely used as a radical initiator in polymerization reactions. With the molecular formula C12H16N4O4 and IUPAC name 4-[(4-carboxy-2-cyanobutan-2-yl)diazenyl]-4-cyanopentanoic acid, this thermally decomposable initiator is ideal for controlled radical polymerization, including reversible addition-fragmentation chain transfer (RAFT) and atom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP). Its bifunctional carboxylic acid groups enhance solubility in polar solvents and enable further functionalization. Suitable for research and industrial applications, this compound is rigorously tested for consistency, ensuring reliable performance in synthesizing polymers with precise molecular weights and architectures. Store in a cool, dry place, protected from light and moisture.

  • CAS No: 183610-70-0
  • Molecular Formula: C12H16N4O4
  • Molecular Weight: 280.28
  • Exact Mass: 280.11715500
  • Monoisotopic Mass: 280.11715500
  • IUPAC Name: 4-[(4-carboxy-2-cyanobutan-2-yl)diazenyl]-4-cyanopentanoic acid
  • SMILES: CC(CCC(=O)O)(C#N)N=NC(C)(CCC(=O)O)C#N
  • Synonyms: 2638-94-0, 4,4′-Azobis(4-cyanovaleric acid), Azobis(cyanovaleric acid), Pentanoic acid, 4,4′-(1,2-diazenediyl)bis[4-cyano-, Pentanoic acid, 4,4′-azobis[4-cyano-

Application

4,4′-Azobis(4-cyanovaleric acid) is primarily used as a water-soluble radical initiator for polymerizations in aqueous or polar organic solvents. It facilitates the synthesis of functionalized polymers, hydrogels, and block copolymers via controlled radical polymerization techniques. The compound is also employed in surface modification and biomaterial research due to its carboxylic acid groups, which allow covalent conjugation. Its thermal decomposition properties make it valuable for studies requiring temperature-triggered radical generation.

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