Acetonitrile – Reagent Grade ACS
CAS# 75-05-8
Property
- Assay (CH3CN)
- Color
- Appearance
- Residue after Evaporation
- Titrable Acid
- Titrable Base
- Water
Unit
- %
- APHA
- %
- meq/g
- meq/g
- %
Specification
- 99.5 Minimum
- 10
- Clear
- 0.005 Maximum
- 0.008
- 0.0006
- 0.3 Maximum
Application
Acetonitrile is a colorless liquid that is widely used as a solvent due to its relatively high dielectric constant, low viscosity, and low chemical reactivity. Acetonitrile’s low viscosity makes it desirable for liquid chromatography. With its high dielectric constant and ability to dissolve electrolytes, Acetonitrile is often used in battery applications as well. Other applications for acetonitrile include use in pharmaceuticals and photographic film.
Grades Available
Reagent Grade ACS
Packaging
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Synonyms
Methyl Cyanide, cyanomethane, ethanenitrile, ethyl nitrile, methanecarbonitrile, ACN
Molecular Formula
C2H3N
Market Segment
Pharmaceutical
Product Uses
Batteries, Intermediate, Solvent