Acetonitrile, GR, ACS, MilliporeSigma™

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 75-05-8
• Molecular Formula: C2H3N
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 41.053
• InChI Key: WEVYAHXRMPXWCK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: methyl cyanide, cyanomethane, ethanenitrile, methanecarbonitrile, ethyl nitrile, methane, cyano, acetonitrile, cyanure de methyl, methylkyanid, mecn
• PubChem CID: 6342
• ChEBI: CHEBI:38472
• IUPAC Name: acetonitrile
• SMILES: CC#N

• Melting Point: -45.7°C
• Color: Colorless
• Appearance: Clear
• Density: 0.786g/cc at 20°C
• Boiling Point: 81.6°C (1013 hPa)
• Quantity: 20 L
• Flash Point: 2°C
• Ignition Point: 524°C
• Odor: Ether-Like
• Packaging: Steel Barrel
• Titratable Acid: >8μeq/g
• Vapor Pressure: 97 hPa (20°C)
• UN Number: UN 1648
• Viscosity: 0.316 mPa.s at 25°C
• Water: >0.3%
• Formula Weight: 41.05
• Percent Purity: <99.5%
• Chemical Name or Material: Acetonitrile

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	Danger
Hazard Statement	H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapor. H302 + H312 + H332: Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled. H319: Causes serious eye irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed
EINECSNumber	200-835-2
RTECSNumber	AL7700000
Recommended Storage	Store at room temperature.