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Acetonitrile (HPLC), Fisher Chemical

Catalog No. A998SK4
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Quantity:
1 L
2.5 L
4 L
19 L
Packaging:
Amber Glass
Amber Glass Bottle
NOWPak™ I
Safe-Cote™ Amber Glass Bottle
Wide Neck Amber Bottle
MTO (Made-To-Order) item. This item is subject to the following cancellation policy: This item may be cancelled within 10 days of order placement otherwise is not returnable for credit
MTO (Made-To-Order) item. This item is subject to the following cancellation policy: This item may be cancelled within 10 days of order placement otherwise is not returnable for credit

Description

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
Assay Percent Range Assay: 99.9% min by GC
Linear Formula CH3CN
UN Number 1648; Colorless
Merck Index 15, 69
Solubility Information Soluble in water
Formula Weight 41.05
Percent Purity ≥99.9%
Grade Mobile phase for HPLC applications
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.
Specific Gravity 0.781
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
Water 0.01% max.
Chemical Name or Material Acetonitrile
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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
SDS
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