Chemical properites
Formula: C2H3N: C2H3N
Formula weight: 41.05
Melting Point: -46°C
Boiling Point: 80°-82°C (760mmHg)
Sensitivity: Ambient temperatures.
Form : Liquid
Flash point: 5°C
Density: 0.786
Refractive Index: 1.344
Applications : Acetonitrile is used as a mobile phase in high performance liquid chromatography and liquid chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry.
Note
Filtered through 0.2µ filters.
Note
Incompatible with alkali metals, acids, bases, reducing agents and oxidizing agents. Highly flammable.
Hazard Statements :
H225-H302-H312-H332-H319 Highly flammable liquid and vapour.Harmful if swallowed.Harmful in contact with skin.Harmful if inhaled.Causes serious eye irritation.
Precautionary Statements:
P210-P241-P303+P361+P353-P305+P351+P338-P403+P235-P501a Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. – No smoking.Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/ equipment.IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
