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Acetonitrile (HPLC), Fisher Chemical

Catalog No. A998SK4
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HPLC mobile phase for analytical and preparative separations

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

Specifications

Melting Point

-46°C

Absorbance

0.01 max. at 254nm, 0.02 max. at 220nm, 0.04 max. at 210nm, 0.05 max. at 205nm, 0.07 max. at 200nm, 0.15 max. at 195nm, 1 max. at 190nm, Pass Test

Color

Colorless

Decomposition Information

>500°C

Boiling Point

81°C

Quantity

4 L

Flash Point

12.8°C (55°F)

Identification

Pass Test

Packaging

Safe-Cote™ Amber Glass Bottle

Physical Form

Liquid

Residue after Evaporation

1.0ppm max.

Assay Percent Range

Assay: 99.9% min by GC

Specific Gravity

0.781

Titratable Acid

0.008mEq/g max.

Titratable Base

0.0006mEq/g max.

Linear Formula

CH3CN

Vapor Pressure

97mbar at 20°C

Viscosity

0.36 cP at 20°C

UN Number

1648; Colorless

Water

0.01% max.

Merck Index

15, 69

Solubility Information

Soluble in water

Formula Weight

41.05

Percent Purity

≥99.9%

Grade

Mobile phase for HPLC applications

Chemical Name or Material

Acetonitrile

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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
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