(pharmaceutical secondary standard; traceable to USP)
Synonym(s): Acetonitrile; ACN; Methyl cyanide
Empirical Formula: C2H3N
Formula Weight: 41.05
Linear Formula: CH3CN
MDL Number: MFCD00001878
Boiling Point: 81-82 °C(lit.)
Melting Point: −48 °C(lit.)
Density: 0.786 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
Refractive Index: n20/D 1.344(lit.)
Beilstein Registry Number: 741857
RIDADR: NA 1993 / PGIII