2,2'-Azobis(2-amidinopropane)Dihydrochloride

Description

2,2'-Azobis(2-amidinopropane) dihydrochloride is a water-soluble azo compound used as a free radical initiator in polymerization reactions. Supplied by FUJIFILM Wako Chemicals U.S.A. Corporation (Catalog 992-11062), it is provided in a 25-gram package. The compound decomposes thermally to generate cationic radicals, a process that initiates chain-growth polymerization in aqueous solutions or other polar media. This decomposition occurs at relatively moderate temperatures, making it a practical choice for various synthetic applications. Its properties are particularly useful for producing polymers with cationic character or for research requiring water-based initiation systems.