PMC1102
Acetonitrile
≥99.75%, ISOM8™, anhydrous
Synonym(s):
ACN, Acetonitrile, MeCN, Anhydrous ACN, Dry MeCN, Methyl cyanide
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About This Item
Quality Segment
grade
anhydrous
vapor density
1.41 (vs air), 1.59 (vs air)
vapor pressure
44 mmHg ( 20 °C), 72.8 mmHg ( 20 °C)
description
Various Returnable Container Options
product line
ISOM8™
assay
≥99.75%
form
liquid
autoignition temp.
523 °C (975°F), 973 °F
shelf life
36 mo.
expl. lim.
16 %
packaging
Sure/Seal™ of 100 mL, Sure/Seal™ of 12 × 100 mL, Sure/Seal™ of 2 L, Sure/Seal™ of 4 × 2 L
impurities
<0.001% water (<0.005% water for individual packaging amounts less than 500 mL)
evapn. residue
<0.0005%
refractive index
n
pH
(10 ppmacidity (format:neat))
bp
81-82 °C (lit.), 82 °C ((lit))
mp
-45 °C, −45 °C (lit.)
transition temp
flash point 6 °C (42°F)
solubility
miscible
density
0.786 g/mL at 25 °C
cation traces
(See Dossier)
application(s)
diagnostic assay manufacturing
life science and biopharma
SMILES string
CC#N
InChI
1S/C2H3N/c1-2-3/h1H3
InChI key
WEVYAHXRMPXWCK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
General description
Our portfolio of ISOM8 products and chemistries is ever evolving to support our valued Sigma-Aldrich® customers′ requirements. Please navigate to our documents section to look at dossiers and other quality documentation for this product, provided with support of our Elevate Quality Program.
Our ISOM8™ Acetonitrile is available within the USA with our ReCycler® Solvent System for returnable, reusable, and readily available bulk solvent delivery, to reduce packaging waste and help you achieve your sustainablility goals. To request ISOM8 and other product lines in returnable containers Click Here.
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Application
Acetonitrile plays a crucial role in various organic reactions, including nucleophilic substitutions and coupling reactions, facilitating the formation of complex molecules.
Extraction Processes
This solvent is effective for extracting active ingredients and impurities from raw materials, enhancing the efficiency of purification processes in both industrial and non-GMP pharmaceutical settings.
Features and Benefits
- Anhydrous Solvent: The absence of water ensures that it is ideal for reactions and processes that require moisture-free conditions.
- High Purity: We ensure that our anhydrous acetonitrile meets stringent quality standards, making it suitable for a wide range of demanding applications.
- Versatile Applications: Acetonitrile is a polar aprotic solvent, which makes it effective for a wide range of chemical reactions, including nucleophilic substitutions and extractions.
- Returnable Containers: Our anhydrous acetonitrile is offered in returnable containers, designed for industry to minimize waste, and support sustainable practices.
- Improved Reaction Efficiency: The anhydrous nature reduces side reactions that can occur in the presence of water, possibly improving yields in select chemical syntheses.
- Cost Efficiency: Comparably lower-cost, non-GMP product production combined with returnable containers can lead to significant cost savings over time.
- Convenience: The returnable container system simplifies logistics to manage inventory and replenishment without the need for additional waste disposal.
Packaging
For bulk amounts in US, we offer returnables through ReCycler® Program.
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Danger
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
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