acetonitrile

Synonyms of Acetonitrile

Cynomethane, Ethane nitrile,Ethyl Nitrile, Methane Carbonitrile

Methyl Cyanide

CSA Number: 75-05-8
Molecular Formula: C2H3N or CH3CN
Molecular Weight: 41.05

Physical & Chemical Properties

Appearance Clear Colourless liquid
Refractive Index 20°C 1.452/1.454
Flash Point 02°C (closed cup)
Auto Ignition Temperature 524°C
Flash Point Below-45°C
Solubility in water Completely soluble
Boiling Point 81-82°C

Applications of Acetonitrile

  • API & Intermediate synthesis viz. Insulin, Antibiotics and Vitamins
  • Used as solvent for Agrochemical synthesis
  • Purification Of Butadiene in Refineries
  • In organic Synthesis & Mfg. of Photographic film
  • Used in Mfg. of DNA oligonucleotides
  • Substitute of chlorinated solvent
  • Used as solvent in lithium ?sulfur dioxide electrochemical cells

Advantages

  • Excellent Stability
  • A versatile replacement solvent
  • Excellent water removal property from organic molecules
  • Packing

    160 kg MS drums 900mm height & 18 kg. We also supply.

    Material in tanker.

    Specification

    Assay by GLC 99.90%
    Moisture Content Max. 0.2%
    (By Karl Fischer) 0.05% Max
    Acidity (as Acetic Acid) 0.005%Max
    Density@25��C 0.786g/ml

    Shipping Regulation

    H.S Code: 29269000
    IMCO CLASS: 3.0
    UN No: 1648
    Packing Group: Class II

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