Alias |
Methyl cyanide;Cyanomethane |
Physical and chemical properties |
Toxicity:Poisoning
Flammability:flammable
Density:0.79
Volatility:extremely volatile
Boiling point:81.1°C
Melting point:-45.7°C
Flash point:12.8°C
Molecular formula:C2H3N
Molecular weight:41.052
Deliquescence:Acetonitrile is hydrolyzed in the presence of acid or alkali
Color and odor status:colorless liquid, pungent odor |
Product Code |
CAS:75-05-8, HS:29269090.90, UN:1648 |
Applications |
1. Organic modifiers and solvents for TLC, paper chromatography, spectral and polarographic analysis.
2. Acetonitrile is a widely used solvent, mainly as a solvent for extraction and distillation.
3. Acetonitrile can be used to synthesize a variety of pharmaceutical and pesticide intermediates.
4. High purity acetonitrile can be used as a semiconductor cleaning agent. |
Hazard category |
3.2 Class flammable liquid |
Packaging and transportation |
Iron drum packing, 150 kg per barrel.
Storage and transport in accordance with flammable provisions. |