Dimethyl 2,2'-azobis(2-methylpropionate)
[CAS# 2589-57-3]

Identification

• Classification: Chemical reagent >> Organic reagent >> Azo, diazonium compound
• Name: Dimethyl 2,2'-azobis(2-methylpropionate)
• Synonyms: 2,2-Azobisisobutyric acid dimethyl ester
• Molecular Formula: C₁₀H₁₈N₂O₄
• Molecular Weight: 230.26
• CAS Registry Number: 2589-57-3
• EC Number: 219-976-6

Properties

• Melting point: 22-28 ºC
• Water solubility: insoluble

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H332
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H302
Self-reactive substances or mixtures	Self-react.	D	H242
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Acute hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Acute	1	H400
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	1	H410
Skin sensitization	Skin Sens.	1B	H317
Self-heating substances or mixtures	Self-heat.	1	H251
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure	STOT RE	2	H373
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H312