60004
Acetonitrile
≥99.5% (GC)
Synonym(s):
ACN, Cyanomethane, Ethyl nitrile, Methyl cyanide
About This Item
vapor density
1.41 (vs air)
Quality Level
vapor pressure
72.8 mmHg ( 20 °C)
Assay
≥99.5% (GC)
form
liquid
autoignition temp.
973 °F
expl. lim.
16 %
impurities
≤0.1% water (Karl Fischer)
refractive index
n20/D 1.344 (lit.)
bp
81-82 °C (lit.)
mp
−45 °C (lit.)
density
0.786 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
format
neat
SMILES string
CC#N
InChI
1S/C2H3N/c1-2-3/h1H3
InChI key
WEVYAHXRMPXWCK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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Application
- Modified QuEChERS method combined with ultra-performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry: This research utilizes acetonitrile′s excellent solvent properties for the detection of cyclopiazonic acid in feeds. The method enhances the efficiency and accuracy of chemical analyses in food safety, demonstrating acetonitrile′s pivotal role in ensuring the quality of agricultural products (Peng et al., 2024).
- Liquid Chromatographic Enantioseparation of Newly Synthesized Fluorinated Tryptophan Analogs: Highlighting its use in pharmaceutical research, acetonitrile is employed in the chromatographic enantioseparation of complex amino acids, essential for drug development and molecular pharmacology studies (Tanács et al., 2024).
- Synthesis and Application of 1,8-Naphthalimide Derivatives Fluorescent Probe: Acetonitrile′s versatility is showcased in the synthesis of fluorescent probes for environmental monitoring. Its application in detecting and measuring environmental pollutants highlights its significant impact on ecological research and safety (Negi et al., 2024).
Other Notes
Signal Word
Danger
Hazard Statements
Precautionary Statements
Hazard Classifications
Acute Tox. 4 Dermal - Acute Tox. 4 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Irrit. 2 - Flam. Liq. 2
WGK
WGK 2
Flash Point(F)
35.6 °F
Flash Point(C)
2.0 °C
Regulatory Information
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