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Description
| Catalogue Number | 801025702 |
| Synonyms | ACN, Cyanomethane, Ethyl nitrile, Methyl cyanide, CAS 75-05-8 |
| Overview | Acetonitrile is a chemical compound with the formula CH₃CN. It's the simplest organic nitrile and is widely used in both industry and laboratories. |
Product Information
Acetonitrile is a high-purity, polar aprotic solvent widely used in analytical chemistry, organic synthesis, and industrial applications. With excellent solvation power and low UV absorbance, it is particularly valued in High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and mass spectrometry (MS) applications.
| Formula | CH3CN |
| Molar mass (M) | 41,05 g/mol |
| Density | 0,786 g/cm³ |
| Boiling point (bp) | 81,6 °C |
| Flash point | 2,0 °C |
| Melting point | -45 °C |
Application(s)
| Solvent | Commonly used as a polar aprotic solvent in chemical reactions, especially in HPLC (High-Performance Liquid Chromatography) |
| Pharmaceuticals | Used in the synthesis of various pharmaceuticals |
| Electronics | Used in battery production and in the purification of butadiene in manufacturing synthetic rubber |
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Safety Information according to GHS
| Hazard Pictogram(s) |   |
| Hazard Statement(s) | H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapour. H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour. H302 Harmful if swallowed. H312 Harmful in contact with skin. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H332 Harmful if inhaled. |
| Precautionary Statement(s) | P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P240 Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/intrinsically safe equipment. P242 Use non-sparking tools. P243 Take action to prevent static discharges. P261 Avoid breathing mist/vapours/spray. P264 Wash all exposed external body areas thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P280 Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection and face protection. P370+P378 In case of fire: Use alcohol resistant foam or fine spray/water fog to extinguish. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P337+P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P301+P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/physician/first aider if you feel unwell. P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or shower]. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P330 Rinse mouth. P362+P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. |
| Signal Word | Danger |
| Storage class | 3 Flammable liquids |
| WGKs | WGK 1 slightly hazardous to water |
| Disposal | 1 Strongly contaminated halogen-free organic solvents: container A. |
Storage and Transport Information
| Storage | Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. |
| Declaration (railroad and road) ADR, RID | UN 1648 , 3, II |
| Declaration (transport by air) IATA-DGR | UN 1648 , 3, II |
| Declaration (transport by sea) IMDG-Code | UN 1648 , 3, II |
Toxicological Information
| LD 50 oral | LD50 Rabbit 50 mg/kg |
| LD 50 dermal | LD50 Rabbit 2000 mg/kg |
