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 ...

. The molecular formula is NCC₆H₁₀N=NC₆H₁₀CN. It is a white solid that is soluble in aromatic solvents. ACHN has a 10-hour

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 ...

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) a ...

at 88 °C.

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