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
• Viscosity: 0.36 cP at 20°C
• UN Number: 1648
• Water: 10ppm max.
• Formula Weight: 41.05
• Percent Purity: ≥99.9%
• Grade: DNA Synthesis
• Chemical Name or Material: Acetonitrile

Safety and Handling

Hazard Statement	DANGER!
Precautionary Statement	Emergency Overview Flammable liquid and vapor. Irritating to eyes. May cause skin and respiratory tract irritation. May cause central nervous system effects. Liver and kidney injuries may occur. Use personal protective equipment. Use only under a chemical fume hood. Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition. Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Immediate medical attention is required. Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Immediate medical attention is required. Immediate medical attention is required. Move to fresh air. NFPA Health:2 Flammability:3 Instability:0
DOTInformation	DOT Class 3, : Flammable Liquid
Recommended Storage	RT

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