ACETONITRILE
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Category:
Specialty Chemicals
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Product Profile
Acetonitrile
• CAS No.: 75-05-8
• Molecular Formula: C2H3N
• Molecular Weight: 41.05 g/mol
• Product Type: Nitrile solvent / Industrial intermediate
• Appearance: Colorless, transparent liquid
• Odor: Ether-like or sweet odor
• Solubility: Completely miscible with water, alcohol, ether, and most organic solvents
Physicochemical Properties
- Boiling Point: 81–82 °C
- Melting Point: −45 °C
- Density: 0.786 g/cm³ (20 °C)
- Flash Point: 6 °C (closed cup)
- Vapor Pressure: 11.98 kPa at 25 °C
- Refractive Index: 1.3441 at 20 °C
- Stability: Stable under normal conditions; avoid heat and oxidizers
Purity & Quality Standards
- Purity: ≥ 99.9% (GC, HPLC grade available)
- Grades: Industrial grade, Analytical grade, HPLC/LC-MS grade
- Supplied with COA, TDS and MSDS on request
- Manufactured under ISO-certified processes
Key Applications
- Widely used as a polar aprotic solvent in organic synthesis
- Solvent in pharmaceutical production and extraction
- Essential solvent for HPLC and LC-MS analysis
- Intermediate in the production of pesticides and fine chemicals
- Used in battery electrolytes and specialty coatings
Safety & Handling
Hazard Classification: Flammable liquid; Toxic on prolonged exposure
Signal Word: Danger
Hazard Statements:
- H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapor
- H302: Harmful if swallowed
- H312: Harmful in contact with skin
- H319: Causes serious eye irritation
- H332: Harmful if inhaled
Precautionary Measures: Use PPE (gloves, goggles, protective clothing). Operate in a well-ventilated area or fume hood. Keep away from heat and ignition sources.
Packaging & Storage
- Packaging: 25 L drums, 200 L barrels, 1000 L IBC totes
- Storage: Store in tightly sealed containers in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place
- Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames
- Shelf life: 12–24 months under recommended storage conditions
Transport Information
- UN Number: 1648
- Hazard Class: 3 (Flammable liquid)
- Packing Group: II
- Transport: Classified as dangerous goods under IMDG, IATA, ADR/RID
Contact Information
Company: China Amines
Email: info@chinaamines.com
Samples, TDS, SDS and COA available on request. Please refer to the SDS for full handling and disposal instructions.