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Acetonitrile, Optima™, for HPLC and GC, Fisher Chemical™

Catalog No. A996SK4
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High purity and versatile solvent suitable for HPLC, spectrophotometry, and pesticide residue analysis

  • Screened for fluorescing contaminants, and UV-absorbing contaminants in the 190-254nm range, to reduce interferences for smoother baselines
  • Tested for HPLC gradient suitability
  • Tested to ensure minimum halogenated residue levels (≤10 ng/L) to demonstrate suitability for pesticide analysis
  • Also meets ACS specifications
  • Intended for research use only

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

0.005 AU max. at 254nm, 0.02 AU max. at 220nm, 0.04 AU max. at 210nm, 0.05 AU max. at 205nm, 0.07 AU max. at 200nm, 0.15 AU max. at 195nm, 1.00 AU max. at 190nm

Color

Colorless

Decomposition Information

>500°C

Density

0.781g/cm³

Boiling Point

81°C

Quantity

4 L

Flash Point

49°C (120.2°F)

Identification

Pass Test

Packaging

Safe-Cote™ Amber Glass 

Physical Form

Liquid

Refractive Index

1.3405 to 1.3425 (at 25°C)

Residue after Evaporation

0.8ppm max.

Assay Percent Range

Assay: 99.9% min by GC

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; Colorless

Water

0.01% max.

Formula Weight

41.05

Percent Purity

≥99.9%

Grade

High purity mobile phase for HPLC and/or extraction solvent for GC 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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