Acetonitrile (HPLC), Fisher Chemical

Catalog No.	Quantity	Packaging
A998-1	1 L	Wide Neck Amber Bottle
A998SK-1	1 L	Safe-Cote™ Amber Glass Bottle
A998-4	4 L	Amber Glass Bottle
A998SK-4	4 L	Safe-Cote™ Amber Glass Bottle
A998N1-19	19 L	NOWPak™ I
A998-212	2.5 L	Amber Glass

Catalog No. A998-1

Description

HPLC mobile phase for analytical and preparative separations

Specifications

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

• Melting Point: -46°C
• Absorbance: 0.01 max. at 254nm, 0.02 max. at 220nm, 0.04 max. at 210nm, 0.05 max. at 205nm, 0.07 max. at 200nm, 0.15 max. at 195nm, 1 max. at 190nm, Pass Test
• Color: Colorless
• Decomposition Information: >500°C
• Boiling Point: 81°C
• Quantity: 1 L
• Flash Point: 12.8°C (55°F)
• Identification: Pass Test
• Packaging: Wide Neck Amber Bottle
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Residue after Evaporation: 1.0ppm max.
• Assay Percent Range: Assay: 99.9% min by GC
• Specific Gravity: 0.781
• 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: 0.01% max.
• Merck Index: 15, 69
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water
• Formula Weight: 41.05
• Percent Purity: ≥99.9%
• Grade: Mobile phase for HPLC applications
• 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
DOTInformation	DOT Class 3, : Flammable Liquid

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