Acetonitrile

C₂H₃N

IUPAC: Ethanenitrile

CAS: 75-05-8

Aperçu

Acetonitrile is a versatile polar aprotic solvent widely used in HPLC chromatography. A global shortage in 2008 disrupted pharmaceutical and research labs worldwide.

Composition

Élément Symbole Atomes Masse atomique
Hydrogen H 3 1,0080
Carbon C 2 12,0110
Nitrogen N 1 14,0070

Composition élémentaire

Usages

  • HPLC solvent
  • Chemical synthesis
  • Extraction solvent
  • Battery electrolyte

Le saviez-vous

  • A 2008 shortage caused acetonitrile prices to increase 10-fold, disrupting labs worldwide

Sécurité

  • ⚠ Toxic
  • ⚠ Flammable

Structure

SMILES

CC#N

Propriétés

Type
organic
État
liquid
Masse molaire
41,05 g/mol
Densité
0,7860 g/cm³
Point de fusion
-45,7 °C
Point d'ébullition
82,0 °C
Solubilité
miscible

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
41,0265
XLogP
0,0
TPSA
23,8 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
1
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
3
Complexity
29,0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Acetonitrile?
Acetonitrile (C₂H₃N) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name Ethanenitrile.
What is the molecular weight of Acetonitrile?
Acetonitrile has a molar mass of 41.05 g/mol.
What state is Acetonitrile at room temperature?
Acetonitrile is a liquid at room temperature.
Is Acetonitrile organic or inorganic?
Acetonitrile is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Acetonitrile?
Acetonitrile (C₂H₃N) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Nitrogen (N).