Synonyms:

Azobisisobutyronitrile; Azodiisobutyrodinitrile; 2,2'-Azobis[2-methylpropanenitrile]; AIBN; alpha,alpha'-Azodiisobutyronitrile; 2,2'-Dicyano-2,2'-azopropane; Porofor-57; 2,2'-azo-bis(isobutyronitrile); 2,2'-Dimethyl-2,2'-azodipropionitrile.

Uses:

This is a chemical used as a foaming agent and inhibitor in plastic and elastomer materials. It is also used as catalyst in vinyl polymerizations.