Acetonitrile, R CHROMASOLV™, for liquid chromatography, =99.

Name: Acetonitrile
Synonymns: ACN; Methyl cyanide
Description: R CHROMASOLV™, for liquid chromatography, ≥99.8% (GC)

Container Type: Glass Bottle

Molar Mass: 41.05 g/mol

Empirical Formula: C₂H₃N
Linear Formula: CH₃CN

CAS Number: 75-05-8
Bielstein Registry Number: 741857
EC Number: 200-835-2
MDL Number: MFCD00001878
RTECS Number: AL7700000
UNSPSC Code: 12191502

SPECIFICATIONS

Assay (GC): min. 99.8 %
Non-volatile matter: max. 0.0005 %
Water (Karl Fischer): max. 0.1 %
Free acid (as CH₃COOH): max. 0.001 %
Transmittance at 200 nm: min. 50 %
Transmittance at 220 nm: min. 90 %
Transmittance from 240 nm: min. 99 %



PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Refractive Index: n20/D 1.344(lit.)
Vapor Density: 1.41 (vs air)
Vapor Pressure: 72.8 mmHg ( 20 °C)
Explosion Limit: 16 %
Autoignition Temperature: 973 °F
Boiling Point: 81.6 °C
Freezing Point: -46 °C
Density: 0.7857 g/cm3



SAFETY INFORMATION

Flashpoint: 6 °C
Hazard Class: 3
Package Group: II
UN ID: 1648
Signal Word: Danger

GHS Classification:
Flammable (GHS02)
Health hazard (GHS08)
Harmful (GHS07)

Hazard Statement(s):
Highly flammable liquid and vapour (H225)
Harmful if swallowed (H302)
Harmful if inhaled (H332)
Causes serious eye irritation (H319)
Causes damage to organs (H370)

Precautionary Statement(s):
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection (P280)
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area (P271)
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product (P270)
Wash thoroughly after handling (P264)
Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray (P260)
Take precautionary measures against static discharge (P243)
Use only non-sparking tools (P242)
Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces - No smoking (P210)
Keep container tightly closed (P233)
Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/.../equipment (P241)
Ground/bond container and receiving equipment (P240)