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Propionitrile, 99%
Description
Propionitrile, act as solvents and are reacted further for various application including, Extraction solvent for fatty acids, oils and unsaturated hydrocarbons, Solvent for spinning and casting, removing agent of colouring matters and aromatic alcohols, Non-aqueous solvent for titrations and for inorganic salts, Recrystallization of steroids, Parent compound for organic synthesis, chemical intermediate in biochemistry, Catalyst and component of transition-metal complex catalysts, Stabilizer for chlorinated solvents, Chemical intermediate and solvent for perfumes and pharmaceuticals. It is used as a dielectric fluid.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Propionitrile, act as solvents and are reacted further for various application including, Extraction solvent for fatty acids, oils and unsaturated hydrocarbons, Solvent for spinning and casting, removing agent of colouring matters and aromatic alcohols, Non-aqueous solvent for titrations and for inorganic salts, Recrystallization of steroids, Parent compound for organic synthesis, chemical intermediate in biochemistry, Catalyst and component of transition-metal complex catalysts, Stabilizer for chlorinated solvents, Chemical intermediate and solvent for perfumes and pharmaceuticals. It is used as a dielectric fluid.
Solubility
It decomposes with water.
Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.Take measures to prevent the build up of electrostatic charge. Incompatible with Strong acids, Strong bases, Strong oxidizing agents, Strong reducing agents.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | -92°C |
| Density | 0.781 |
| Boiling Point | 97°C to 98°C |
| Flash Point | 6°C (42°F) |
| Odor | Pleasant |
| Refractive Index | 1.366 |
| Quantity | 250 mL |
| UN Number | UN2404 |
| Beilstein | 773680 |
| Merck Index | 14,7827 |
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Safety and Handling
- Propionitrile
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 2
- Acute toxicity Category 3
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Flammable liquid Category 2
- H225-Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
- H300-Fatal if swallowed.
- H310-Fatal in contact with skin.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- H331-Toxic if inhaled.
- P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
- P362+P364-Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Propionitrile
RUO – Research Use Only
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