ACETONITRILE

ACETONITRILE Extra Pure

Methyl cyanide

Article No.

00015

Grade

Extra Pure

Purity

99%

CAS No.

75-05-8

Molecular Formula

CH₃CN

Molecular Weight

41.05

H.S. Code

2926.9000

Shelf Life

60 Months

MSDS

Certificate of Analysis (COAs)

Physical Properties

Physical state at 20 °C

Liquid

Colour

Clear Colorless

Odour

Ether odor

pH value

Melting point/ Freezing point [°C]

-46°C

Auto-ignition temperature [°C]

524°C

Flammability (solid, gas)

Flammable

Flash point [°C]

2°C

Boiling point [°C]

81.6°C

Evaporation rate

5.79

Vapour pressure [20°C]

9.7kPa

Vapour pressure mm/Hg

Vapour density

1.4

Density [g/cm3]

0.786

Relative density, gas (air=1)

1.4

Solubility in water [% weight]

Complete

Packings

500 ml (00500)
2500 ml (02500)
25 Liters (0025K)
200 Liters (0200K)
2500 ml (02500)
2500 ml (02500)

Specifications

Appearance	Clear colorless liquid
Assay	Min 99.0%
Weight/ mL at 20°C	0.780 - 0.783 g
Refractive index (20°C; 589 nm)	1.343 - 1.345
Water (H2O)	Max 0.2%
pH (10% solution in water)	Neutral to Litmus

Safety Information and Hazard Symbols

Symbol: GHS02, GHS07
Signal Word: Danger
UN No.: 1648
IMCO Class No.: 3
Packing Group: II
Hazardous Statement: H225-H302-H312-H319-H332
Precaution Statement: P210-P280-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338

Revision Date : 27-Aug-2022

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