Acetonitrile ≥99.9% (GC), gradient grade, gas chromatography (GC), HPLC, OmniSolv® 4L

Linear Formula: CH3CN
CAS # 75-05-8
Molecular Weight: 41.05
Beilstein No: 741857
Synonym(s): ACN, Cyanomethane, Ethyl nitrile, Methyl cyanide
Assay: ≥99.9% (GC)
Technique(s): HPLC suitable, Gas Chromatography suitable
Applications: PFAS Testing
bp: 81-82 °C (lit.)
Vapor Pressure: 72.8 mmHg ( 20 °C)

General description
Acetonitrile is a water-soluble polar organic solvent with exceptional solubilizing power, unique chromatographic properties, and ideal spectroscopic characteristics. [1]
Application
Acetonitrile is used as a solvent:
• In Reversed-phase HPLC. [2]
• A solvent in chemical synthesis
• A solvent for sample preparation, including extraction, dilution, and dissolution of compounds prior to analysis.

Preparation Note
Product filtered through a 0.2 μm filter

Analysis Note
Assay (GC)99.9% minColor (APHA)10 maxEvaporation residue1ppm maxFiltered through 0.2 µm filterTo pass testFluorescence (as quinine base)300ppt maxFormClear liquidGradient at 210 nm0.002AU maxGradient at 254 nm0.0003AU maxIdentity (IR-spectrum)ConformsPropionitrile20ppm maxRefractive index (at 20°C)1.343-1.345Titrable acid8.0µeq/g maxTitrable base0.16µeq/g maxUV Abs. at 189 nm1.00AU maxUV Abs. at 195 nm0.15AU maxUV Abs. at 210 nm0.03AU maxUV Abs. at 230 nm0.005AU maxUV Abs. at 250 nm0.005AU maxUV Abs. at 270 nm0.005AU maxUV Cut-off189nm maxWater (H2O)0.02% max

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