Acetonitrile
Acetonitrile
Synonyms of Acetonitrile :
- Cynomethane, Ethane nitrile,Ethyl Nitrile, Methane Carbonitrile
- Methyl Cyanide
- CAS Number : 75-05-8
- Molecular Formula : C2H3N or CH3CN
- Molecular Weight : 41.05
Physical & Chemical Properties
| Appearance | Clear Colourless liquid |
| Refractive Index | 1.452 to 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 |
Accepted Transmittance for UV detection
| Wavelength (nm) | Transmittance (Min) |
| 193 | 60% |
| 195 | 80% |
| 200 | 80% |
| 210 | 85% |
| 215 | 88% |
| 220 | 90% |
| 225 | 92% |
| 230 | 98% |
| 235 | 98% |
| 240 | 98% |
| 245 | 99% |
| 250 | 99% |
HPLC gradient at
| 210 nm | Max. 1 mAU |
| 254 nm | Max. 0.5 mAU |
Fluorescence (as quinine) at
| 254 nm | Max. 1 ppb |
| 365 nm | Max. 0.5 ppb |
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 ?sulphur dioxide electrochemical cells
Advantages of Acetonitrile:
- 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 a tanker.
Specification:
| Assay by GLC | 99.90% |
| Moisture Content(By Karl Fischer) | Max. 0.02% |
| Acidity (as Acetic Acid) | 0.005%Max |
| Density@25°C | 0.786g/ml |
ULTRA HIGH PURE GRADE
| Characteristic | Requirements |
|---|---|
| Description | Clear Colourless Liquid, free from extraneous matter. |
| Identification by GC | Retention time of main peak confirms to reference |
| Identification by IR | Confirms to reference |
| Purity by GC | Min. 99.95 % |
| Other impurities by GC | Max. 0.01% |
| Allyl alcohol | Max. 5 ppm |
| Acrylonitrile content by GC | Max. 5 ppm |
| Propionitrile Content by GC | Max. 0.04% |
| Acetamide by GC | Max. 3 ppm |
| Methacrylonitrile | Max. 5 ppm |
| 2-Ethylhexanol by GC | Max. 0.0005% |
| Residue on evaporation | Max. 0.0001% |
| Moisture Content (by KF) | Max. 0.02% |
| Color, APHA | Max. 10 |
| Density at 20±4°C | 0.779 – 0.783 g/ml |
| Refractive index at 20±4°C | 1.343 – 1.345 |
| Distillation range | Min.95% distillation at 80–82°C |
| Acidity | Max. 0.0002 meq/g |
| Alkalinity | Max. 0.0002 meq/g |
| Iron Content | Max. 0.1ppm |
Shipping Regulation:
| H.S Code | 29269000 |
| IMCO CLASS | 3.0 |
| UN No. | 1648 |
| Packing Group | Class II |
