Acetonitrile
Acetonitrile, often abbreviated MeCN, is the chemical compound with the formula CH ₃CN. This colourless liquid is the simplest organic nitrile. It is produced mainly as a byproduct of acrylonitrile manufacture. It is used as a polar aprotic solvent in organic synthesis and in the purification of butadiene.
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| CAS | 75-05-8 |
|---|---|
| FORMULA | CH3CN |
| MIN ORDER QUANTITY (MOQ) | 0.5 Metric Tones (500 KG) |
| PHARMACOPOEIA | BP/USP |
| APPEARANCE | Colorless liquid |
| MELTING POINT | −46 to −44 °C; −51 to −47 °F; 227 to 229 K |
Additional information
| CAS | 79-05-0 |
|---|---|
| Formula | CH3CH2C=O(NH2) |
| Min Order Quantity (MOQ) | 0.5 Metric Tones (500 KG) |
| Pharmacopoeia | BP/USP |
| Appearance | liquid , yellow |
| Melting Point | 80 °C (176 °F; 353 K) |
