| CAS# | 75-05-8 |
| Formula | C2H3N |
| Synonyms | Cyanomethane; Ethanenitrile |
| Groups / Uses | Cosmetics, Pharmaceuticals, Plastics, Solvent, Perfumes |
| Markets | Personal care & Pharmaceuticals, Chemical & Materials Manufacturing |
FAQ’S
What is Acetonitrile?
Acetonitrile is a colorless, flammable liquid that is a nitrile compound. It is also known as Cyanomethane or Ethanenitrile.
What are the uses of Acetonitrile?
Acetonitrile is used as a solvent in the extraction of hydrocarbons; in electrochemical cells; in various spectroscopic techniques including infrared and nuclear magnetic resonance. It is used in the production of synthetic pharmaceuticals, and perfumes; manufacturing of photographic films, rubber, cosmetics, and plastics.
What are the health risks of Acetonitrile?
Acetonitrile can cause skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritation. It can also cause central nervous system effects, such as headaches, numbness, and tremors.
Choice Organochem LLP supplies Acetonitrile to users/customers for Cosmetics, Pharmaceuticals, Solvents, Plastics, and Perfumes.
Acetonitrile Specifications
| Test Items | Specifications |
| Appearance | A Clear Colorless Liquid |
| Color (APHA max.) | 10 |
| Purity by GC | 99.8% min. |
| Specific Gravity @ 20 ºC | 0.780 to 0.785 |
| Water by K.F. (wt. %) | 0.05% max. |
| Acetone (ppm) | 50 max. |
| Free Ammonia (ppm) | 6 max. |
| Propionitrile (ppm) | 300 max. |
| Acrylonitrile by GC (ppm) | 10 max. |
| Acidity (as Acetic Acid) (wt. %) | 0.05% max. |
