Acetonitrile, HPLC Grade, 99.9+% Pure, is a high-purity, volatile organic solvent optimized for analytical and preparative chromatography.
Supplied as a clear, colorless liquid, this HPLC-grade acetonitrile ensures minimal UV absorbance and low levels of water and ionic contaminants, making it ideal for high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), LC-MS, and other sensitive analytical techniques. Its high purity also supports routine molecular biology, organic synthesis, and sample preparation applications.
Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and Certificate of Analysis (COA) available.
Product Properties
| Chemical Name | Acetonitrile (Methyl cyanide) |
| CAS Number | 75-05-8 |
| Formula | C₂H₃N |
| Molecular Weight | 41.05 g/mol |
| Boiling Point | 81.6 °C |
| Melting Point | −45.7 °C |
| Form | Clear, colorless liquid |
| UN Number | UN1648 |
| Hazard Class | 3 (Flammable liquid) |
| Storage | Ambient |
| Shelf Life | 2 years from manufacture |
Important Safety Information
- CAUTION: Research use only.
- Dangerous Goods (UN1648, Class 3 flammable liquid). Ships by ground only within the contiguous US and does not qualify for free shipping or returns.
Common Applications
- Solvent for high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and LC-MS analyses
- Used in sample preparation, extraction, and purification of organic compounds
- Common reagent in organic synthesis and molecular biology workflows
CAS Number 75-05-8
| Test | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Clear, colorless |
| Assay | ≥ 99.9% |
| Water | ≤ 30 ppm |
| Color (APHA) | ≤ 10 |
Refer to the lot-specific Certificate of Analysis for actual results and specifications.
Dangerous Goods
This product is classified as Dangerous Goods (hazardous material) and requires special handling.
Shipping
Ships by ground only within the contiguous US (lower 48 states). Dangerous Goods do not qualify for free shipping; shipping charges are shown at checkout.
Cannot be shipped to Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, or outside the United States.
Returns
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Certificate of Analysis (COA)
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Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
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