Acetonitrile, LC-MS Grade, 99.8%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Solvent for LC-MS analysis

Solvent for LC-MS analysisAcetonitrile is used as a mobile phase in high performance liquid chromatography and liquid chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 75-05-8
• Molecular Formula: C2H3N
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 41.053
• MDL Number: MFCD00001878
• InChI Key: WEVYAHXRMPXWCK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: methyl cyanide, cyanomethane, ethanenitrile, methanecarbonitrile, ethyl nitrile, methane, cyano, acetonitrile, cyanure de methyl, methylkyanid, mecn
• PubChem CID: 6342
• ChEBI: CHEBI:38472
• IUPAC Name: acetonitrile
• SMILES: CC#N

• Melting Point: -48°C to -45°C
• Color: Colorless
• Density: 0.786 g/mL
• Boiling Point: 80°C to 82°C
• Quantity: 1 L
• Flash Point: 5°C (41°F)
• Odor: Pungent
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Refractive Index: 1.344
• UN Number: UN1648
• Beilstein: 741857
• Merck Index: 14,70
• Solubility Information: Miscible with water,methanol,methyl acetate,ethyl acetate and chloroform. Immiscible with saturated hydrocarbons.
• Formula Weight: 41.05
• Percent Purity: 99.8%
• Grade: LC-MS
• Chemical Name or Material: Acetonitrile

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Acetonitrile

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 4
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
• Flammable liquid Category 2

Hazard Statement

• H225-Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
• H302-Harmful if swallowed.
• H312-Harmful in contact with skin.
• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
• H332-Harmful if inhaled.

Precautionary Statement

• P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P301+P312-IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician/ if you feel unwell.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Acetonitrile

RUO – Research Use Only