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

Description

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

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
• 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

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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