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Acetonitrile, 99.6%, ACS reagent

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CAS: 75-05-8 | C2H3N | 41.053 g/mol

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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 -46.0°C
CAS Min % 99.5
CAS Max % 100.0
Decomposition Information >500°C
Density 0.7810g/mL
Boiling Point 81.0°C to 82.0°C
Quantity 1 L
Flash Point 2°C
Physical Form Liquid
Refractive Index 1.3430 to 1.3450
Residue after Evaporation 0.005% max.
Assay Percent Range 99.6%
Specific Gravity 0.781
Titratable Acid 0.008 meq/g max.
Linear Formula CH3CN
Titratable Base 0.0006 meq/g max.
Vapor Pressure Vapor Pressure: 97mbar at 20°C
Viscosity 0.36 mPa.s (20°C)
Beilstein 02, 183
Water 0.3% max. (K.F.)
Fieser 02,13; 12,450; 13,156; 15,1
Merck Index 15, 69
Solubility Information Solubility in water: miscible. Other solubilities: soluble in alcohol, ethyl acetate, acetone, ether
Formula Weight 41.05
Percent Purity 99.6%
Grade ACS Reagent
Chemical Name or Material Acetonitrile, For analysis ACS
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Hazard Category Danger
Hazard Statement GHS H Statement:
Causes serious eye irritation.
Harmful if inhaled.
Harmful if swallowed.
Harmful in contact with skin.
Highly flammable liquid and vapor.
Precautionary Statement GHS P Statement:
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water.
IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.
IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking.
Ground/Bond container and receiving equipment.

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