Acetonitrile is colorless volatile liquid with ether odor. It can dissolve many organic, inorganic and gaseous substances.
| Alias | AN; Methyl cyanide; acetonitrile for uv-spectroscopy; acetonitrile B&J brand 4 L; acetonitrile absolute over molecular sieve (H2O <0.001%); Acetonitrile solution; ACETONITRILE GRADIENT; phosphoramidite diluent for pharmacia; cyanomethane; MOBILE PHASE ACETONITRILE; R5, ACETONITRILE |
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| English name | acetonitrile |
| Molecular formula | C2H3N |
| Molecular weight | 41.05 |
| Relative density (water=1) | 0.79 |
| Melting point | -45.7 |
| Boiling point | 81.1 |
| Solubility | Miscible in water, soluble in alcohol and many organic solvents |
| Vapor pressure | 13,33(27℃) |
| Flash point | 6 |
| Appearance and properties | Colorless liquid with irritant odor |
| CAS RN | 75-05-8 |
Physical properties: acetonitrile can be used in solvent of the synthesis of vitamin A and cortisone, reactive medium solvent for producing vitamin B1 and amino acid.
Acetonitrile is mainly used as solvent, including as solvent of extracting butadiene, synthetic fiber and some special coatings. In petroleum industry, acetonitrile can be used to remove tar, phenol and other substances from petroleum hydrocarbon. In grease industry, acetonitrile can be used as solvent for extracting fatty acid from animal and vegetable oils.
Storage: keep in cool and well-ventilated warehouse. Keep away from fire and heat sources. Warehouse temperature should not exceed 30 ℃.Keep the container sealed. Separate from oxidants, reducing agents, acids, alkalis, flammable substances and edible chemicals. Adopts explosion-proof lighting and ventilation facilities.
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