Acetonitrile (HPLC), Fisher Bioreagents™

Description

Submicron Filtered

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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: -46°C
• Absorbance: 0.01 AU max. at 254nm, 0.02 AU max. at 220nm, 0.04 AU max. at 210nm, 0.05 AU max. at 205nm, 0.07 AU max. at 200nm, 0.15 AU max. at 195nm, 1.00 AU max. at 190nm
• Color: Colorless
• Decomposition Information: >500°C
• Density: 0.781g/cm³
• Boiling Point: 81°C
• Quantity: 1 L
• Identification: Pass Test
• Packaging: Wide Neck Amber Bottle
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Refractive Index: 1.3405 to 1.3425 (at 25°C)
• Residue after Evaporation: 1.0ppm max.
• Assay Percent Range: ≥99.9 %
• Titratable Acid: 0.008mEq/g max.
• Linear Formula: CH₃CN
• Titratable Base: 0.0006mEq/g max.
• Vapor Pressure: 97mbar at 20°C
• Viscosity: 0.36 cP at 20°C
• Water: 0.01% max.
• Merck Index: 15, 69
• Formula Weight: 41.05
• Percent Purity: ≥99.9%
• Grade: Also meets ACS specifications
• Chemical Name or Material: Acetonitrile

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

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