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Acetonitrile 99.5% ACS
Acetonitrile is a chemical compound with the molecular formula CH3CN. This colourless liquid is the simplest organic nitrile (hydrogen cyanide is a simpler nitrile, but the cyanide anion is not classed as organic). It is produced mainly as a byproduct of acrylonitrile manufacture. It is used as a polar aprotic colvent in organic synthesis and in the purification of butadiene.
Acetonitrile is a common laboratory solvent and is often used in HPLC applications. In the laboratory, it is used as a medium-polarity solvent that is miscible with water and a range of organic solvents, but not saturated hydrocarbons.
Minimum Assay: 99.50%
Molecular Formula: CH3CN
Molecular Weight: 41.05 g/mol
Distillation Range (95%): 81-82C
Water: <0.2%
Melting Point: -48C
Hazard Class: 3
Packing Group: 2
Hazard Phrases: Highly flammable liquid and vapour. Causes serious eye irritation.
Prec Phrases: Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. In case of fire: Use Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
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