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Acetonitrile, anhydrous, 99.8+%, packaged under Argon in resealable ChemSeal™ bottles, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 15454895
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Quantity:
250 mL
1 L

Acetonitrile is utilized as a polar aprotic solvent in organic synthesis, and in the purification of butadiene. It is used in all the analytical laboratories as a major component of mobile phase in High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and in Liquid Chromatography - Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS). It is used for the extraction of fatty acids, spinning fibers and casting and molding of plastic materials. Aqueous two-phase systems based on acetonitrile and carbohydrates play an important character in the extraction and purification of biomolecules called vanillins. It acts as a stabilizer for the chlorinated solvents, and finds use in the production of DNA oligonucleotides.

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 to°C to 45°C
Density 0.786
Boiling Point 80°C to 82°C
Quantity 250 mL
Flash Point 5°C (41°F)
Physical Form Liquid
Refractive Index 1.344
Assay Percent Range >99.8%
Beilstein 741857
Solubility Information Miscible with water,alcohols,ethers,acetone,chloroform,carbon tetrachloride and ethylene chloride. Immiscible with saturated hydrocarbons (petroleum fractions).
Formula Weight 41.05
Chemical Name or Material Acetonitrile, anhydrous, Water <100ppm
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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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