Acetonitrile (Certified ACS), Fisher Chemical™

Description

Meet or exceeds the latest ACS specifications. Actual lot of analysis on label

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°C
• Color: Colorless
• Decomposition Information: >500°C
• Density: 0.781g/cm³
• Boiling Point: 81°C
• Quantity: 4 L
• Flash Point: 12.8°C (55°F)
• Identification: Pass Test
• Packaging: Glass Bottle
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Assay Percent Range: ≥99.5 %
• Residue after Evaporation: 0.005% max.
• 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
• Water: 0.3% max.
• Formula Weight: 41.05
• Percent Purity: ≥99.5%
• Grade: Certified ACS Reagent
• 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

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