Acetonitrile, Optima™, for HPLC and GC, Fisher Chemical™ PROMO

Description

High purity and versatile solvent suitable for HPLC, spectrophotometry, and pesticide residue analysis.

• Screened for fluorescing contaminants, and UV-absorbing contaminants in the 190 to 254 nm range, to reduce interferences for smoother baselines
• Tested for HPLC gradient suitability
• Tested to ensure minimum halogenated residue levels (≤10 ng/L) to demonstrate suitability for pesticide analysis
• Also meets ACS specifications
• Intended for research use only

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 75-05-8
• Molecular Formula: C2H3N
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 41.053 g/mol
• 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: 0.005 AU Max at 254 nm, 0.02 AU max at 220 nm, 0.04 AU max at 210 nm, 0.05 AU max at 205 nm, 0.07 AU max at 200 nm, 0.15 AU max at 195 nm, 1.00 AU max at 190 nm
• Color: Colorless
• Decomposition Information: >500°C
• Density: 0.781 g/cm³
• Boiling Point: 81°C
• Quantity: 4 L
• Flash Point: 49°C (120.2°F)
• Identification: Pass Test
• Packaging: Amber Soda Lime Glass
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Refractive Index: 1.3405 to 1.3425 (at 25°C)
• Assay Percent Range: Assay: 99.9% min by GC
• Residue after Evaporation: 0.8 ppm Max
• Titratable Acid: 0.008 mEq/g Max
• Titratable Base: 0.0006 mEq/g Max
• Vapor Pressure: 97 mbar at 20°C
• UN Number: 1648; Colorless
• Viscosity: 0.36 cP at 20°C
• Water: 0.01% Max
• Formula Weight: 41.05 amu
• Percent Purity: ≥99.9%
• Grade: High Purity Mobile Phase for HPLC and/or Extraction Solvent for GC 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