Acetonitrile

The chemical substance Acetonitrile, with a CAS Number of 75-05-8, falls under the category of Solvents for LC-MS. It is classified as a Nitrile and has a Molecular Weight of 41.05 g/mol. In the workplace, it is subject to various safety measures such as no open flames, no smoking, and the use of safety goggles and gloves. The recommended indicative occupational exposure limit value for the European Union is 8 hours limit value: 70 mg/m3 (40 ppm). This substance is highly flammable, posing a significant fire risk.

• 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]