Acetonitrile CAS NO.75-05-8

[usage]

in organic synthesis as starting material for acetophenone, alpha-naphthaleneacetic acid, thiamine, acetamidine. to remove tars, phenols, & coloring matter from petroleum hydrocarbons which are not soluble in acetonitrile. to extract fatty acids from fish liver oils & other animals & vegetable oils. can be used to recrystallize steroids. as an indifferent medium in physicochemical investigations. wherever a polar solvent having a rather high dielectric constant is required. as medium for promoting reactions involving ionization. as a solvent in non-aqueous titrations. as a nonaqueous solvent for inorganic salts.

[storage]

keep away from heat, sparks, and flame. keep away from sources of ignition. store in a tightly closed container. keep from contact with oxidizing materials. store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.