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Acetonitrile

≥99.8% (GC), suitable for GC/MS, SupraSolv®

Synonym(s):

ACN, Cyanomethane, Ethyl nitrile, Methyl cyanide

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CH3CN
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
41.05
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
741857
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352117
EC Index Number:
200-835-2
NACRES:
NA.03

product name

Acetonitrile, for gas chromatography MS SupraSolv®

vapor density

1.41 (vs air)

Quality Level

vapor pressure

72.8 mmHg ( 20 °C)
97 hPa ( 20 °C)

product line

SupraSolv®

assay

≥99.8% (GC)

form

liquid

autoignition temp.

524 °C
973 °F

expl. lim.

16 %

technique(s)

GC/MS: suitable

impurities

≤0.05% Water

evapn. residue

≤3.0 mg/L

color

APHA: ≤10

refractive index

n20/D 1.344 (lit.)

bp

81-82 °C (lit.)

mp

−45 °C (lit.)

transition temp

flash point 2 °C

density

0.786 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

format

neat

storage temp.

2-30°C

SMILES string

CC#N

InChI

1S/C2H3N/c1-2-3/h1H3

InChI key

WEVYAHXRMPXWCK-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

SupraSolv MS is dedicated for use in gas chromatography coupled with mass spectrometric detection. SupraSolv solvents offer the largest specified retention time range, a clear baseline and a minimal signal-to-noise ratio leading to reliable and reproducible analysis results.

Application


  • Thermodynamic Analysis of Eplerenone in 13 Pure Solvents at Temperatures from 283.15 to 323.15 K.: This study provides a comprehensive thermodynamic analysis of the solubility of Eplerenone in acetonitrile among other solvents, aiding in the optimization of pharmaceutical formulations and enhancing drug delivery systems (Liu et al., 2024).

  • Preparation and characterization of stationary phase gradients on C8 liquid chromatography columns.: Detailing the use of acetonitrile in creating stationary phase gradients, this research supports advancements in chromatographic techniques for more efficient and selective separations in analytical chemistry (Cecil et al., 2024).

  • Validation and application of an online extraction and liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry assay for the analysis of delamanid and its DM-6705 metabolite in human breast milk.: This article demonstrates the essential role of acetonitrile in the sample preparation and extraction for LC-MS/MS analysis, vital for drug monitoring and pharmacokinetic studies (Mkhize et al., 2024).

  • Simultaneous quantification of 11 antiepileptic drugs using limited isotope-labeled internal standards in LC-MS/MS: An accuracy assessment.: Featuring acetonitrile′s application in the enhancement of LC-MS/MS methodologies, this study provides a robust framework for the accurate quantification of antiepileptic drugs, crucial for clinical pharmacology and therapeutic drug monitoring (Abady et al., 2024).

  • Reductive Dynamic and Static Excited State Quenching of a Homoleptic Ruthenium Complex Bearing Aldehyde Groups.: This investigation highlights acetonitrile′s role in the study of photochemical reactions in ruthenium complexes, contributing to the understanding of light-induced processes in metal-organic frameworks (Dickenson et al., 2024).


Other Notes

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Legal Information

SUPRASOLV is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

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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

wgk_germany

WGK 2

flash_point_f

35.6 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

2.0 °C - closed cup


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