Synonyms: ACN; Cyanomethane; Ethyl nitrile; Methyl cyanide
Molecular Formula: C2H3N
Molecular Weight: 41.05
Linear Structural Formula: CH3CN
MDL Number: MFCD00001878
Melting Point: -45 C (lit.)
Density: 0.786 g/mL at 25 C (lit.)
Refractive Index: n/D 1.342-1.346; n20/D 1.344 (lit.)
Other Notes: Wash solution, containing anhydrous acetonitrile (water content<30 ppm), is used as the overall wash solvent following each step in the synthesis cycle.<>