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General Purpose Solvents

Acetonitrile SPECIALLY DRIED

RA000276 CAS 75-05-8

Identity

Product code
RA000276
CAS number
75-05-8
Purity
99.5%
Molecular formula
CH3CN
Molecular weight
41.05

Classification

Technical Data

Properties

PropertyValueUnit
Physical state at 20 °C Liquid —
Evaporation rate 5.79 —
Vapour pressure [20°C] 9.7 kPa kPa
Vapour pressure mm/Hg 73 —
Vapour density 1.4 —
Density [g/cm3] 0.786 g/cm3 g/cm3
Relative density, gas (air=1) 1.4 —
Solubility in water [% weight] Complete —
Colour Clear Colorless —
Odour Ether odor —
pH value 7 —
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] -46 °C °C
Auto-ignition temperature [°C] 524 °C °C
Flammability (solid, gas) Flammable —
Flash point [°C] 2 °C °C
Boiling point [°C] 81.6 °C °C

These are recorded catalogue property values. Product specification limits, where available, are listed under Specifications.

Specifications

ParameterSpecificationUnit Method
Appearance Clear colorless liquid — —
Purity Min 99.5 % % GC
Colour scale Max 10 Hazen Hazen —
Residue on evaporation Max 0.001 % % —
Water Max 0.005 % % —
Acidity Max 0.0005 meq/g meq/g —
Alkalinity Max 0.0002 meq/g meq/g —

Packaging

Pack size SKU
500 mL RA000276-PK-500ML
2.5 L RA000276-PK-2.5L