Acetonitrile

SIGALD/110086 - ReagentPlus^®, 99%

Synonym: ACN; Cyanomethane; Ethyl nitrile; Methyl cyanide

CAS Number: 75-05-8
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₂H₃N
Molecular Weight: 41.05
EC Number: 200-835-2
MDL Number: MFCD00001878
Linear Formula: CH₃CN
Product Type: Chemical

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45-110086-2.5L	2.5 L	No Price
45-110086-4L	4 L	$511.00 1/EAAdd To Favorites		Add To Favorites

assay	99%
autoignition temp.	973 °F
bp	81-82 °C (lit.)
density	0.786 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
expl. lim.	16 %
form	liquid
format	neat
InChI	1S/C2H3N/c1-2-3/h1H3
InChI key	WEVYAHXRMPXWCK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
mp	−45 °C (lit.)
product line	ReagentPlus^®
Quality Level	100
refractive index	n20/D 1.344 (lit.)
SMILES string	CC#N
solubility	organic solvents: soluble(lit.)
	water: soluble(lit.)
technique(s)	UV/Vis spectroscopy: suitable
vapor density	1.41 (vs air)
vapor pressure	72.8 mmHg ( 20 °C)

Application:	Metal-cation-induced shifts in thiolate redox and reduced sulfur speciation.: This study explores the redox behavior of thiolates affected by metal cations in acetonitrile, shedding light on sulfur speciation processes critical for developing catalytic and environmental remediation technologies (Seo et al., 2024 ). Rational design and investigation of nonlinear optical response properties of pyrrolopyrrole aza-BODIPY-based novel push-pull chromophores.: Focused on nonlinear optics, this research uses acetonitrile as a solvent to study the optical properties of newly designed chromophores, contributing to advances in optical materials science (Kothoori et al., 2024 ). Acetonitrile real gas phase behavior from quasi-ideal gas to nanodroplets: A microscopical view.: Providing a microscopic insight into the phase behavior of acetonitrile, this research enhances understanding of fluid dynamics at nanoscale levels, relevant for both academic studies and industrial applications (Martínez et al., 2024 ). Crystalline CdS/amorphous Cd(OH)2 Composite for Electrochemical CO2 Reduction to CO in a Wide Potential Window.: Highlighting the role of acetonitrile in electrochemical setups, this study develops new materials for efficient CO2 reduction, potentially impacting energy conversion strategies globally (Hua et al., 2024 ).
Features and Benefits:	ReagentPlus^® solvents have a guaranteed purity ≥98.5% and are ideal for experiments and applications that need fewer specifications. They are primarily defined by assay specifications and offer suitable quality for general lab use.
General description:	Acetonitrile (MeCN), an aliphatic nitrile, is a colorless liquid with a characteristic odor. MeCN has low viscosity, high elution strength and is highly miscible in water. It is widely used as a solvent and intermediate in organic syntheses and is transparent to UV-visible light, making it highly applicable in spectrophotometric and fluorimetric techniques. It also plays a major role as an extractant medium in liquid-liquid extraction, solid-phase extraction or microextraction.
Legal Information:	ReagentPlus is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
Packaging:	1, 4 L in poly bottle

Symbol	GHS02,GHS07
Signal word	Danger
Hazard statements	H225 - H302 + H312 + H332 - H319
Precautionary statements	P210 - P280 - P301 + P312 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P304 + P340 + P312 - P305 + P351 + P338
Hazard Codes	F,Xn
Risk Statements	11-20/21/22-36
Safety Statements	16-36/37
RIDADR	UN 1648 3 / PGII
WGK Germany	WGK 2
Flash Point(F)	35.6 °F - closed cup
Flash Point(C)	2.0 °C - closed cup