Acetonitrile

SIGALD/34442 - suitable for DNA synthesis, ≥99.9% (GC)

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

Catalog Number	PKG Qty.	Price


45-34442-2.5L	2.5 L	$604.00 1/EA	Add To Favorites

Properties
Descriptions
Safety Info.
Basic Data

assay	≥99.9% (GC)
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
impurities	≤0.0001% free alkali (as NH₃)
	≤0.001% free acid (as CH₃COOH)
	≤0.001% water (Karl Fischer)
InChI	1S/C2H3N/c1-2-3/h1H3
InChI key	WEVYAHXRMPXWCK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
mp	−45 °C (lit.)
Quality Level	100
refractive index	n20/D 1.344 (lit.)
SMILES string	CC#N
technique(s)	cDNA synthesis: suitable
	DNA synthesis: suitable
vapor density	1.41 (vs air)
vapor pressure	72.8 mmHg ( 20 °C)

Application:

Modified QuEChERS method combined with ultra-performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry: This research utilizes acetonitrile′s excellent solvent properties for the detection of cyclopiazonic acid in feeds. The method enhances the efficiency and accuracy of chemical analyses in food safety, demonstrating acetonitrile′s pivotal role in ensuring the quality of agricultural products (Peng et al., 2024 ).

Liquid Chromatographic Enantioseparation of Newly Synthesized Fluorinated Tryptophan Analogs: Highlighting its use in pharmaceutical research, acetonitrile is employed in the chromatographic enantioseparation of complex amino acids, essential for drug development and molecular pharmacology studies (Tanács et al., 2024 ).

Synthesis and Application of 1,8-Naphthalimide Derivatives Fluorescent Probe: Acetonitrile′s versatility is showcased in the synthesis of fluorescent probes for environmental monitoring. Its application in detecting and measuring environmental pollutants highlights its significant impact on ecological research and safety (Negi et al., 2024 ).

Other Notes:

The article number 34442-4X2.5L will be discontinued. Please order the single bottle 34442-2.5L which is physically identical with the same exact specifications.

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

Purity	≥99.9% (GC)
bp	81-82 °C (lit.)
mp	−45 °C (lit.)
Density	0.786 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
Refractive Index	n20/D 1.344 (lit.)
UNSPSC	12191502

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