Acetonitrile Anhydrous (DNA Synthesis), Fisher BioReagents

Description

Acetonitrile Anhydrous is commonly used in DNA or peptide synthesis.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 75-05-8
• Molecular Formula: C2H3N
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 41.053
• 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°C
• Absorbance: 1 max. at 190nm, 0.15 max. at 195nm, 0.07 max. at 200nm, 0.05 max. at 205nm, 0.04 max. at 210nm, 0.02 max. at 220nm, 0.001 max. at 254nm
• Color: Colorless
• Decomposition Information: >500°C
• Density: 0.781g/cm³
• Boiling Point: 81°C
• Quantity: 4 L
• Packaging: Glass Bottle
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Refractive Index: 1.3405 to 1.3425 (at 25°C)
• Assay Percent Range: ≥99.9 %
• Residue after Evaporation: 1.0ppm max.
• Titratable Acid: 0.008mEq/g max.
• Titratable Base: 0.0006mEq/g max.
• Vapor Pressure: 97mbar at 20°C
• UN Number: 1648
• Viscosity: 0.36 cP at 20°C
• Water: 10ppm max.
• Formula Weight: 41.05
• Percent Purity: ≥99.9%
• Grade: DNA Synthesis
• Chemical Name or Material: Acetonitrile

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.