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Acetonitrile, Environmental Grade, 99.7+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Acetonitrile is utilized as a polar aprotic solvent in organic synthesis and in the purification of butadiene. Aqueous two-phase systems based on acetonitrile and carbohydrates play an important character in the extraction and purification of biomolecules called vanillins.
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Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | °C to 48°C to°C to 45°C |
Color | Colorless |
Appearance | Colorless liquid |
Density | 0.786 |
Boiling Point | 80°C to 82°C |
Quantity | 1 L |
Flash Point | 5°C (41°F) |
Ignition Point | 525°C (977°F) |
Odor | Pungent |
Physical Form | Liquid |
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Safety and Handling
- Acetonitrile
- Danger
- Flammable liquid Category 2
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- H225-Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- H312-Harmful in contact with skin.
- H332-Harmful if inhaled.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P501-Dispose of contents/container to .
RUO – Research Use Only
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