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34442

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Acetonitrile

≥99.9% (GC), suitable for cDNA synthesis, DNA synthesis

Synonym(s):

ACN, Cyanomethane, Ethyl nitrile, Methyl cyanide

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CH3CN
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
41.05
Beilstein:
741857
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12191502
eCl@ss:
39031501
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.03
technique(s):
DNA synthesis: suitable
cDNA synthesis: suitable
bp:
81-82 °C (lit.)
vapor pressure:
72.8 mmHg ( 20 °C)
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Product Name

Acetonitrile, suitable for DNA synthesis, ≥99.9% (GC)

vapor density

1.41 (vs air)

Quality Level

vapor pressure

72.8 mmHg ( 20 °C)

Assay

≥99.9% (GC)

form

liquid

autoignition temp.

973 °F

expl. lim.

16 %

technique(s)

DNA synthesis: suitable
cDNA synthesis: suitable

impurities

≤0.0001% free alkali (as NH3)
≤0.001% free acid (as CH3COOH)
≤0.001% water (Karl Fischer)

refractive index

n20/D 1.344 (lit.)

bp

81-82 °C (lit.)

mp

−45 °C (lit.)

density

0.786 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

format

neat

SMILES string

CC#N

InChI

1S/C2H3N/c1-2-3/h1H3

InChI key

WEVYAHXRMPXWCK-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Quality Level

100

Quality Level

200

Quality Level

200

Quality Level

-

technique(s)

DNA synthesis: suitable, cDNA synthesis: suitable

technique(s)

DNA amplification: suitable

technique(s)

DNA amplification: suitable

technique(s)

HPLC-GC: suitable, HPLC: suitable

assay

≥99.9% (GC)

assay

≥99.9% (GC)

assay

≥99.9% (GC)

assay

≥99.8% (GC)

form

liquid

form

liquid

form

liquid

form

liquid

mp

−45 °C (lit.)

mp

−45 °C (lit.)

mp

−45 °C (lit.)

mp

−45 °C (lit.)

autoignition temp.

973 °F

autoignition temp.

524 °C, 973 °F

autoignition temp.

524 °C, 973 °F

autoignition temp.

973 °F

General description

Our biotech solvents offer exceptional quality for reliable RNA extraction, ensuring optimal laboratory performance. With low water content and minimal residue, give clean UV spectra to minimize contamination.
  • High-Quality Biotech Solvents: Designed for optimal laboratory performance with low water content and minimal residues.
  • Ideal for RNA Extraction: Essential for genetic testing and research applications like PCR.
  • Ensures Integrity of Genetic Material: Promotes reliable and reproducible results.
  • Industry Compliant: Suitable for both academic and commercial laboratories, enhancing research efficiency.

Application


  • Modified QuEChERS method combined with ultra-performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry: This research utilizes acetonitrile′s excellent solvent properties for the detection of cyclopiazonic acid in feeds. The method enhances the efficiency and accuracy of chemical analyses in food safety, demonstrating acetonitrile′s pivotal role in ensuring the quality of agricultural products (Peng et al., 2024).

  • Liquid Chromatographic Enantioseparation of Newly Synthesized Fluorinated Tryptophan Analogs: Highlighting its use in pharmaceutical research, acetonitrile is employed in the chromatographic enantioseparation of complex amino acids, essential for drug development and molecular pharmacology studies (Tanács et al., 2024).

  • Synthesis and Application of 1,8-Naphthalimide Derivatives Fluorescent Probe: Acetonitrile′s versatility is showcased in the synthesis of fluorescent probes for environmental monitoring. Its application in detecting and measuring environmental pollutants highlights its significant impact on ecological research and safety (Negi et al., 2024).

Other Notes

The article number 34442-4X2.5L will be discontinued. Please order the single bottle 34442-2.5L which is physically identical with the same exact specifications.

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Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Dermal - Acute Tox. 4 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Irrit. 2 - Flam. Liq. 2

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

35.6 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

2.0 °C - closed cup


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