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General Purpose Solvents

ACETONITRILE GC Reference Standard

RA003777 CAS 75-05-8

Identity

Product code
RA003777
CAS number
75-05-8
Molecular formula
CH3CN
Molecular weight
41.05

Classification

Technical Data

Properties

PropertyValueUnit
Physical state at 20 °C Liquid —
Evaporation rate 5.79 —
Vapour pressure mm/Hg 73 —
Vapour density 1.4 —
Density [g/cm3] 0.786 g/cm3 g/cm3
Colour Clear colorless —
Odour Ether odor —
pH value 7.0 —
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 A clear colorless liquid — —
Water Max 0.05 % % KF
Traceablility Traceable to USP Reference standard — —
Purity Min 99.8 % % GC
Potency Reported on COA — —
Identification Conforms to structure — IR
Identification (1H NMR method) Conforms to structure — —
Identification (GC-MS method) Passes test — —
Residue on evaporation Max 0.0005 % % —
Colour scale Max 10 APHA APHA —
Refractive index (20°C; 589 nm) (20 °C) 1.343 - 1.345 — —

Method names in parentheses (for example "GC method") identify the analytical technique applied to that parameter; they are not product grades.

Packaging

Pack size SKU
20 mL RA003777-PK-20ML
100 mL RA003777-PK-100ML