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494445

Acetonitrile

≥99.93%, biotech. grade

Synonym(s):

Methyl cyanide, Anhydrous ACN, Dry MeCN

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Linear Formula:
CH3CN
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
41.05
NACRES:
NA.21
PubChem Substance ID:
eCl@ss:
39031501
UNSPSC Code:
12191502
EC Number:
200-835-2
MDL number:
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
741857
Assay:
≥99.93%
Grade:
biotech. grade
Bp:
81-82 °C (lit.)
Vapor pressure:
72.8 mmHg ( 20 °C)
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Product Name

Acetonitrile, biotech. grade, ≥99.93%

grade

biotech. grade

Quality Level

vapor density

1.41 (vs air)

vapor pressure

72.8 mmHg ( 20 °C)

assay

≥99.93%

autoignition temp.

973 °F

expl. lim.

16 %

impurities

≤0.5 ppb as quinine (fluorimetric, 254nm), ≤0.6 μeq/g Titr. base, ≤8 μeq/g Titr. acid, <0.001% water

evapn. residue

<0.0002%

color

APHA: <10

refractive index

n20/D 1.344 (lit.)

bp

81-82 °C (lit.)

mp

−45 °C (lit.)

solubility

water: soluble

density

0.786 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

λ

H2O reference

UV absorption

λ: 190 nm Amax: 1.0, λ: 210 nm Amax: 0.03, λ: 220 nm Amax: 0.01, λ: 235 nm Amax: 0.005, λ: 254 nm Amax: ≤0.005, λ: 400 nm Amax: 0.005

format

neat

storage temp.

room temp

SMILES string

CC#N

InChI

1S/C2H3N/c1-2-3/h1H3

InChI key

WEVYAHXRMPXWCK-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

Our biotech solvents offer exceptional quality for reliable RNA extraction, ensuring optimal laboratory performance. With low water content and minimal residue, give clean UV spectra to minimize contamination.
  • High-Quality Biotech Solvents: Designed for optimal laboratory performance with low water content and minimal residues.
  • Ideal for RNA Extraction: Essential for genetic testing and research applications like PCR.
  • Ensures Integrity of Genetic Material: Promotes reliable and reproducible results.
  • Industry Compliant: Suitable for both academic and commercial laboratories, enhancing research efficiency.

Application


  • Modified QuEChERS method combined with ultra-performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry: This research utilizes acetonitrile′s excellent solvent properties for the detection of cyclopiazonic acid in feeds. The method enhances the efficiency and accuracy of chemical analyses in food safety, demonstrating acetonitrile′s pivotal role in ensuring the quality of agricultural products (Peng et al., 2024).

  • Liquid Chromatographic Enantioseparation of Newly Synthesized Fluorinated Tryptophan Analogs: Highlighting its use in pharmaceutical research, acetonitrile is employed in the chromatographic enantioseparation of complex amino acids, essential for drug development and molecular pharmacology studies (Tanács et al., 2024).

  • Synthesis and Application of 1,8-Naphthalimide Derivatives Fluorescent Probe: Acetonitrile′s versatility is showcased in the synthesis of fluorescent probes for environmental monitoring. Its application in detecting and measuring environmental pollutants highlights its significant impact on ecological research and safety (Negi et al., 2024).

Preparation Note

Product filtered through a 0.2 μm filter.

Other Notes

Pure-Pac® II containers require the Micromatic MacroValve coupler for dispensing solvents, Z560723.

Legal Information

Pure-Pac is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany


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Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Dermal - Acute Tox. 4 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Irrit. 2 - Flam. Liq. 2

Storage Class

3 - Flammable liquids

flash_point_f

35.6 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

2.0 °C - closed cup

Regulatory Information

危险化学品

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Synthesis and Characterization of Electrochromic Films Based on 2,5-Bis (2-(3,4-ethylenedioxy) thienyl) pyridine.
Triantou D, et al.
International Journal of Electrochemical Science, 10, 1274-1291 (2015)
Effect of the acceptor moiety on the electrochemical and electrochromic properties of Donor-Acceptor-Donor polymer films.
Triantou D, et al.
International Journal of Electrochemical Science, 10, 3458-3477 (2015)
Basicity of some organic superbases in acetonitrile.
Kovacevic B and Maksic ZB.
Organic Letters, 3(10), 1523-1526 (2001)



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