Acetonitrile（MeCN） Polar Aprotic Nitrile Solvent

Acetonitrile is a polar aprotic solvent used in synthesis, extraction, purification, and high-purity analytical applications.

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Product Overview

Acetonitrile combines low viscosity, strong elution characteristics and broad compatibility with water and many organic liquids. Commercial grades range from industrial process solvent to tightly controlled analytical material.

Key Features

✓Polar aprotic solvent character
✓Low viscosity and useful chromatographic behavior
✓Compatible with water and many organic solvents
✓Industrial and high-purity grades available

Product identifiers

Product nameAcetonitrile

Chemical nameEthanenitrile

CAS No.75-05-8

Molecular formulaC2H3N

Molecular weight41.05 g/mol

Product typePolar aprotic solvent

⌬Applications

Amine Oxides & Surfactants

Key intermediate for C12–14 amine oxides and other specialty surfactants used in cleaning and personal care applications.

Home & Personal Care

Used as an intermediate for surfactants applied in detergents, cleaners, shampoos and body wash products.

Cationic Surfactants

Intermediate for selected cationic surfactants and quaternary ammonium compounds.

Industrial Applications

Used in specialty surfactants and other industrial chemical applications.

⬡Packaging

Available in drum, IBC and bulk packaging options to meet different shipment requirements.

ISO Tank

Bulk supply
Suitable for large-volume shipments.

IBC Tank

Flexible option for handling and storage.

Drum

Suitable for regular industrial shipments.

◆Documents

Product documents can be reviewed before procurement and compliance approval.

TDS

Technical Data Sheet

SDS

Safety Data Sheet

REACH

Compliance information available upon request.

COA

Certificate of Analysis