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Acetonitrile
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Acetonitrile is a versatile organic solvent widely used in high-performance liquid chromatography and chemical synthesis. Industrially, it serves as a solvent for extracting butadiene and other hydrocarbons, a process solvent in pharmaceutical manufacturing, and a starting material for amines, amides and heterocycles. This clear, colorless liquid is identified by CAS number 75-05-8 and carries no signal word. Molekula supplies Acetonitrile from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.
Overview
- SKU
- 90024367
- CAS Number
- 75-05-8
- IUPAC Name
- acetonitrile
- EC Number
- 200-835-2
- Exact Mass
- 41.0265
- SMILES
- CC#N
- InChIKey
- WEVYAHXRMPXWCK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- InChI
- InChI=1S/C2H3N/c1-2-3/h1H3
- PubChem CID
- 6342
Synonyms
- Acetonitril
- Cyanomethane
- Cyanure de methyl
- Ethanenitrile
- Ethyl nitrile
- Methane, cyano-
- Methanecarbonitrile
- Methyl cyanide
- Methylkyanid
- USAF EK-488
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
- Appearance
- Colorless, limpid liquid
- Odour
- Aromatic odor
- Melting Point
- -44 °C
- Boiling Point
- 82 °C
- Density
- 0.8 (relative, water = 1)
- Solubility (other solvents)
- Soluble in alcohol
- Vapour Pressure
- 9.9 kPa at 25 °C
- Refractive Index
- 1.33934
- pKa
- pKa = -4.30
- log P (octanol/water)
- -0.34
Source: PubChem CID 6342 (HSDB, ICSC)
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Frequently asked questions
What is Acetonitrile used for?
Acetonitrile is primarily used as a solvent in high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), chemical synthesis, and as a reagent in various laboratory applications.
What are the chemical formula and molecular weight of Acetonitrile?
The chemical formula for Acetonitrile is C2H3N and it has a molecular weight of 41.05 g/mol.
How should Acetonitrile be stored?
It should be stored in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat, sparks, and open flames, ensuring the container is kept tightly closed.
What grade of Acetonitrile is available?
Please contact our sales team or check the product page on our website for the specific grades and purity levels currently in stock.
Can Molekula supply Acetonitrile in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply Acetonitrile in various quantities, ranging from small laboratory sizes to bulk industrial volumes.
What documentation comes with the order?
Every order is supplied with a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) to ensure full regulatory and safety compliance.
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Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 2000 from ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified facilities. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.