Acetonitrile (MeCN) is widely employed as a solvent in various studies and has high dielectric constant (37.5). Various purification procedures to obtain different grades of acetonitrile for use in different studies (polarography, spectroscopy, etc.) have been reported by many researchers.
Synonyms: ACN; Cyanomethane; Ethyl nitrile; Methyl cyanide
Molecular Formula: C2H3N
Molecular Weight: 41.05
Linear Structural Formula: CH3CN
MDL Number: MFCD00001878
Purity: >=99.9%
Melting Point: -45 C (lit.)
Density: 0.786 g/mL at 25 C (lit.)
Refractive Index: n20/D 1.344 (lit.)
Application: New Quality UPLC Plus Acetonitrile is suitable for all applications including:Mass spectrometry, HPLC, TLC, GPC, UV, IR, GC, Pesticide Residue Analysis, and RNA/DNA Synthesis and Purification.
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Signal Word: Danger
Hazard statements: H225-H302 + H312 + H332-H319
Precautionary statements: P210-P280-P305 + P351 + P338
Hazard Codes (Europe) : F,Xn
Risk Statements (Europe): 11-20/21/22-36
Safety Statements (Europe): 16-36/37
WGK Germany: 2