Acetonitrile, anhydrous, 99.8%

Name: Acetonitrile, anhydrous, 99.8%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-001889

About Acetonitrile, anhydrous, 99.8%

Acetonitrile (CAS 75-05-8) is a laboratory solvent offered by Vaqora Chemicals with a typical assay of 99.8%. With the molecular formula C2H3N, it has a molar mass of 41.05 g/mol. Common synonyms include ACN and Methyl cyanide.

The product is provided as a liquid. Literature values give a boiling point of 81-82 °C and a density of 0.786 g/mL at 25 °C. Keep containers tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat and ignition sources. Under GHS it is labelled “Danger”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

It is commonly used for reaction medium, extraction and work-up, cleaning and rinsing and solvent and extraction work. Our customers for this product work in academic and industrial research and pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Available in 250 mL, 1 L, 5 x 1 L and 4 x 25 kg packs, Acetonitrile is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide.

Typical applications

Reaction medium
Extraction & work-up
Cleaning & rinsing
Solvent & extraction work

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Acetonitrile, anhydrous, 99.8%
Catalogue No.	VQ-001889
CAS Number	75-05-8
IUPAC name	acetonitrile
Molecular formula	C₂H₃N
Molecular weight	41.05 g/mol
Exact mass	41.0265
Purity / assay	99.8%
HSN code	29269000
InChIKey	WEVYAHXRMPXWCK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CC#N
PubChem CID	6342

Physical properties
Physical form	Liquid
Appearance	Liquid
Boiling point	81-82 °C
Density	0.786 g/mL at 25 °C
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 1
TPSA	23.8 Å²
UN number	UN 1648
Synonyms	ACN, Methyl cyanide, Cyanomethane, Ethyl nitrile, Methane, cyano-, Cyanure de methyl, Acetonitrile, anhydrous, CH3CN, Acetonitrile with 0.1% ammonium acetate, ACETONITRILE WITH 0.1per cent AMMONIUM ACETATE, anhydrous Acetonitrile, Acetonitrile [UN1648] [Flammable liquid]

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Flammable

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H225Highly flammable liquid and vapor
H302Harmful if swallowed
H312Harmful in contact with skin
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H332Harmful if inhaled

Precautionary statements: P210, P233, P240, P241, P242, P243, P261, P264, P264 + P265, P270, P271, P280, P301 + P317, P302 + P352, P303 + P361 + P353, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P317, P321, P330, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P370 + P378, P403 + P235

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

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Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Acetonitrile, anhydrous, 99.8%?

The CAS Registry Number of Acetonitrile, anhydrous, 99.8% is 75-05-8. It is also known as ACN, Methyl cyanide, Cyanomethane.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Acetonitrile, anhydrous, 99.8%?

Acetonitrile, anhydrous, 99.8% has the molecular formula C2H3N and a molecular weight of 41.05 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is acetonitrile.

Which grade and pack sizes of Acetonitrile, anhydrous, 99.8% can I order?

We supply Acetonitrile, anhydrous, 99.8% in (99.8%) grade, in 250 mL, 1 L, 5 x 1 L, 4 x 25 kg, 160 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Acetonitrile, anhydrous, 99.8%?

Yes. Every lot of Acetonitrile, anhydrous, 99.8% is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Acetonitrile, anhydrous, 99.8% be shipped internationally?

Yes. Acetonitrile, anhydrous, 99.8% is classified as hazardous (UN 1648), so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.