Acetonitrile PurTech Standard for GC

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Synonym:  ACN, Cyanomethane
Linear Formula:  C2H3N
Molecular Weight:  41.05 g/mol
CAS Number: 75-05-8

Properties

Vapour pressure 98.64 hPa at 20 °C
Water Solubility 1.000 g/l at 25 °C completely soluble
Autoignition temp. 524.0 ƒƒƒƒ‚°C
Explosion limit 0.16
Assay Purity ? 99.5 %
B pt. 82 �???�??�?�°C
M pt. -45ƒƒƒƒ‚°C
Density 0.786 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
Form Liquid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H225,H302 + H312 + H332,H319
Precautionary Statement  P210 - P280 - P301 + P312 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P304 + P340 + P312 - P305 + P351 + P338
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Danger
HS Code 29269000
Storage Temp. Store at Room Temperature.
Storage Class 3 - Flammable liquids
UN Number 1648

Description

Purpose
Acts primarily to dissolve non-polar and polar compounds for extractions reactions and chromatography separations.

General Description
Acetonitrile is a clear volatile polar aprotic solvent with a mild ether-like odor. It is miscible with water and most organic solvents offering excellent solvency and low viscosity.