Specifications
Chemical Name or MaterialAcetonitrile
Cleanup SymbolSolvent
Melting Point-46°C
Absorbance0.01 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
CAS75-05-8
ChemAlert Storage SymbolRed
ColorColorless
Health Hazard 2DANGER!
Health Hazard 3Emergency 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
Decomposition Information>500°C
DOT InformationDOT Class 3, : Flammable Liquid
Boiling Point81°C
Quantity4 L
Flash Point12.8°C (55°F)
IdentificationPass Test
PackagingAmber Glass Bottle
Physical FormLiquid
Purity Grade NotesMobile phase for HPLC applications
Assay Percent RangeAssay: 99.9% min by GC
Residue after Evaporation1.0ppm max.
Specific Gravity0.781
Molecular FormulaC2H3N
Titratable Acid0.008mEq/g max.
Linear FormulaCH3CN
Titratable Base0.0006mEq/g max.
MDL NumberMFCD00001878
Vapor Pressure97mbar at 20°C
UN Number1648; Colorless
Viscosity0.36 cP at 20°C
Water0.01% max.
Merck Index15, 69
Synonymmethyl cyanide, cyanomethane, ethanenitrile, methanecarbonitrile, ethyl nitrile, methane, cyano, acetonitrile, cyanure de methyl, methylkyanid, mecn
Solubility InformationSoluble in water
InChI KeyWEVYAHXRMPXWCK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESCC#N
IUPAC Nameacetonitrile
Molecular Weight (g/mol)41.053
PubChem CID6342
ChEBICHEBI:38472
Formula Weight41.05
Percent Purity≥99.9%
GradeHPLC
Unit SizeEA