Acetonitrile
Also known as MeCN (methyl cyanide)
| H.S.Code | 29269000 | CAS No. | 75-05-8 |
| Molecular Formula | CH3CN | Molecular Weight | 41.05 |
| Physical state at 20 °C | Liquid | Refractive index | 1.339 |
| Odour | Aromatic odor | Solubility in water | Miscible |
| Density | 0.783 g/cm3 | Flash point | 42 °F |
| pH value | Melting Point | -45 °C |
About Acetonitrile
Acetonitrile is the chemical compound with the formula CH3CN. This colourless liquid is the simplest organic nitrile which is produced mainly as a byproduct of acrylonitrile manufacture.
Acetonitrile is used mainly as a solvent in the purification of butadiene in refineries. In the laboratory, it is used as a medium-polarity solvent that is miscible with water and a range of organic solvents. It is widely used in battery applications because of its relatively high dielectric constant and ability to dissolve electrolytes. Industrially, it is used as a solvent for the manufacture of pharmaceuticals and photographic film.
Acetonitrile Specifications
| Packaging | 500 ml, 1 Litre, 2.5 Litre |
| Form | Liquid |
| Colour | Colourless |
| Grade | LR / GR / Dried / Gradient Elution / PRA / Specially Dried AR |
| Class | 3 |
| Storage | Store in well-ventilated place |
| Shelf Life | Limited shelf life |
500 ml