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Sigma-Aldrich

Acetonitrile

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

Synonym(s):

ACN, Cyanomethane, Ethyl nitrile, Methyl cyanide

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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

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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)

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38 mm

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12.7 mm

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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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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