Acetonitrile, 1 l, glass

This 1 liter glass bottle contains Acetonitrile, a nitrile reagent used for peptide synthesis, specifically for washing, deprotection, and splitting purposes. It has a Molecular Weight of 41.05 g/mol and is classified under the substance group "Nitriles". In the workplace, it requires various precautions such as no open flames, no smoking, and the use of safety goggles and gloves. The recommended occupational exposure limit value for the European Union is 8 hours limit value: 70 mg/m3 (40 ppm). It is a highly flammable liquid and vapor, posing a danger in the workplace.

• CAS Number: 75-05-8
• Molecular Formula: C2H3N
• Molecular Weight: 41.05
• Exact Mass: 41.026549100
• Boiling Point: 178.9 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992)
• Melting Point: -49 °F (NTP, 1992)
• Vapour Density: 1.42 (NTP, 1992) - Heavier than air; will sink (Relative to Air)
• GHS Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements:
• H225: Highly Flammable liquid and vapor [Danger Flammable liquids]