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Acetonitrile (Certified ACS), Fisher Chemical™

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Description

Meet or exceeds the latest ACS specifications. Actual lot of analysis on label

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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 75-05-8
Molecular Formula C2H3N
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 41.053
MDL Number MFCD00001878
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

Specifications

Melting Point -46°C
Color Colorless
Decomposition Information >500°C
Density 0.781g/cm³
Boiling Point 81.6°C
Quantity 1 L
Flash Point 12.8°C (55°F)
Identification Pass Test
Packaging Glass Bottle
Physical Form Liquid
Residue after Evaporation 0.005% max.
Assay Percent Range ≥99.5 %
Titratable Acid 0.008mEq/g max.
Titratable Base 0.0006mEq/g max.
Linear Formula CH3CN
Vapor Pressure 97mbar at 20°C
Viscosity 0.36 cP at 20°C
UN Number 1648
Water 0.3% max.
Formula Weight 41.05
Percent Purity ≥99.5%
Grade Certified ACS Reagent
Chemical Name or Material Acetonitrile
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Safety and Handling

Hazard Statement DANGER!
Precautionary Statement Emergency Overview
Flammable liquid and vapor. Irritating to eyes. May cause skin and respiratory tract irritation. May cause central nervous system effects. Liver and kidney injuries may occur. Use personal protective equipment. Use only under a chemical fume hood. Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition. Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Immediate medical attention is required. Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Immediate medical attention is required. Immediate medical attention is required. Move to fresh air.

NFPA

Health:2
Flammability:3
Instability:0
DOTInformation DOT Class 3, : Flammable Liquid
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