Acetonitrile
Chemical compound
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Acetonitrile, often abbreviated MeCN, is the chemical compound with the formula CH₃CN and structure H₃C−C≡N. This colourless liquid is the simplest organic nitrile. It is produced mainly as a byproduct of acrylonitrile manufacture. Wikipedia
Density: 786 kg/m³
Boiling point: 179.6°F (82°C)
Molar mass: 41.05 g/mol
IUPAC ID: Acetonitrile
Formula: C₂H₃N
Melting point: -49°F (-45°C)
Colors: colorless liquid