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Acetonitrile

Acetonitrile chemical structure
CAS Number75-05-8
FormulaCH3CN
Mol. Weight41.05 g/mol

What is Acetonitrile?

Acetonitrile is a chemical compound with CAS number 75-05-8 and molecular formula CH3CN. It is used in various industrial and research applications.

Specifications

Linear Formula

CH3CN

Molecular Weight

41.05 g/mol

Assay/Purity

≥99.9%

Impurities

≤30 ppm water content (Karl Fischer)

Boiling Point

81-82 °C(lit.)

Density

0.786 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

Safety Information

GHS02GHS02
GHS07GHS07
Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H225-H302 + H312 + H332-H319

Precautionary Statements

P210-P280-P305 + P351 + P338

Required PPE

Eyeshields, Faceshields, full-face respirator (US), Gloves, multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US), type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter

Melting Point

−48 °C(lit.)

Cation Traces

Ag: ≤0.1 mg/kg
Al: ≤0.5 mg/kg
Ba: ≤0.1 mg/kg
Bi: ≤0.1 mg/kg
Ca: ≤0.05 mg/kg
Cd: ≤0.05 mg/kg
Co: ≤0.02 mg/kg
Cr: ≤0.02 mg/kg
Cu: ≤0.02 mg/kg
Fe: ≤0.02 mg/kg
K: ≤0.05 mg/kg
Li: ≤0.1 mg/kg
Mg: ≤0.1 mg/kg
Mn: ≤0.02 mg/kg
Mo: ≤0.1 mg/kg
Na: ≤0.05 mg/kg
Ni: ≤0.02 mg/kg
Pb: ≤0.02 mg/kg
Sn: ≤0.1 mg/kg
Sr: ≤0.1 mg/kg
Zn: ≤0.1 mg/kg

EC Number

200-835-2

WGK Germany

2

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