TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
ACETONITRILE HPLC Gradient

Methyl Cyanide

Biochem Chemopharma
Article No. 200122500 Molecular Formula CH3CN
H.S. Code 2926.9095 Molecular Weight 41.05
CAS No. 75-05-8
 

Physical Properties

Physical state at 20 °C Liquid
Colour Clear Colorless
Odour Ether odor
pH value 7
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] -46°C
Auto-ignition temperature [°C] 524°C
Flammability (solid, gas) Flammable
Flash point [°C] 2°C
Boiling point [°C] 81.6°C
Evaporation rate 5.79
Vapour pressure [20°C] 9.7kPa
Vapour pressure mm/Hg 73
Vapour density 1.4
Density [g/cm3] 0.79
Relative density, gas (air=1) 1.4
Solubility in water [% weight] Complete
 

Specifications

Assay (by GC) Min 99.9 %
Water Max 0.01 %
Absorbance at : .
at 230nm Max 0.005 A.U
at 200nm Max 0.05 A.U
at 210nm Max 0.02 A.U
at 220nm Max 0.01 A.U
at 230nm Max 0.005 A.U
at 240nm Max 0.005 AU
at 250nm Max 0.005 AU
Acidity meq/g Max 0.0008
Gradient analysis (max. eluted
peak)
Max 0.01 AU
Residue after evaporation (ppm) Max 2
Appearance Clear colourless Mobile liquid
 

Safety Information and Hazard Symbols

Flame Exclamation Mark
Symbol GHS02, GHS07
Signal Word Danger
UN No 1648
IMCO Class No. 3
Hazardous Statement H302+H312+H332-H319-H225
Precaution Statement P210-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P370+P378-P403+P235-P501
Packing Group II