Acetonitrile, 99.6%, ACS reagent, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

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

• 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: 2.5 L
• Flash Point: 2°C
• Packaging: Glass Bottle
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Refractive Index: 1.3430 to 1.3450
• Assay Percent Range: 99.6%
• Residue after Evaporation: 0.005% max.
• 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

Safety and Handling

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

• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
• H302-Harmful if swallowed.
• H312-Harmful in contact with skin.
• H332-Harmful if inhaled.
• H225-Highly flammable liquid and vapour.

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/.
• 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.

RUO – Research Use Only