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Acetonitrile, ACS, 99.5+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 11465170
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Quantity:
500 mL
1 L
4 x 1 L

Description

It is utilized as a polar aprotic solvent in organic synthesis and in the purification of butadiene. It is used as a mobile phase in HPLC and in LC-MS. Aqueous two-phase systems based on acetonitrile and carbohydrates play an important character in the extraction and purification of biomolecules called vanillins.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

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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 °C to 48°C to°C to 45°C
Color Colorless
Appearance Colorless liquid
Density 0.786 g/cm3 at 20°C
Boiling Point 80°C to 82°C
Quantity 500 mL
Flash Point 5°C (41°F)
Odor Pungent
Physical Form Liquid
Refractive Index 1.344
Assay Percent Range >99.5%
UN Number 1648; Colorless
Beilstein 741857
Solubility Information Miscible with water and methanol.
Formula Weight 41.05
Grade ACS
Chemical Name or Material Acetonitrile, For analysis ACS
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Safety and Handling

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Product Identifier
  • Acetonitrile
 Signal Word
  • Danger
 Hazard Category
  • Acute toxicity Category 4
  • Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
  • Flammable liquid Category 2
 Hazard Statement
  • H225-Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
  • H302-Harmful if swallowed.
  • H312-Harmful in contact with skin.
  • H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
  • H332-Harmful if inhaled.
 Precautionary Statement
  • P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
  • P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • P301+P312-IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician/ if you feel unwell.
  • P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
  • P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
  • P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
 Supplemental information
  • MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Acetonitrile

RUO – Research Use Only

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