Propionitrile, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

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.

Applications
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

• 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
• Solubility Information: It decomposes with water.
• Formula Weight: 55.08
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: Propionitrile

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H225-H300+H310-H319-H331
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H225-H300-H310-H331-H319 Highly flammable liquid and vapour. Fatal if swallowed. Fatal in contact with skin. Toxic if inhaled. Causes serious eye irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P260-P262-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P301+P310-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P307+P311-P310-P311-P330-P363-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: PROPIONITRILE
EINECSNumber	203-464-4
RTECSNumber	UF9625000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only