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Trimethylacetonitrile, 98+%
Description
Trimethylacetonitrile used as a solvent and as a labile ligand in coordination chemistry. It is also used as an intermediate in organic synthesis. It is used in the presence of titanium(II) chloride and zinc to undergoes reductive coupling reaction of aromatic and aliphatic ketones including acyclic aliphatic ketones to give the corresponding pinacols.
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Trimethylacetonitrile used as a solvent and as a labile ligand in coordination chemistry. It is also used as an intermediate in organic synthesis. It is used in the presence of titanium(II) chloride and zinc to undergoes reductive coupling reaction of aromatic and aliphatic ketones including acyclic aliphatic ketones to give the corresponding pinacols.
Solubility
Miscible with ethanol, acetone and toluene. Slightly miscible with water.
Notes
Store in a cool place. Incompatible with strong acids, strong bases, strong oxidizing agents and strong reducing agents.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | 16°C to 18°C |
| Density | 0.757 |
| Boiling Point | 105°C to 106°C |
| Flash Point | 4°C (39°F) |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Quantity | 100 g |
| UN Number | UN3273 |
| Solubility Information | Miscible with ethanol,acetone and toluene. Slightly miscible with water. |
| Formula Weight | 83.13 |
| Percent Purity | ≥98% |
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Safety and Handling
- Trimethylacetonitrile
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 3
- Flammable liquid Category 2
- H225-Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
- H301-Toxic if swallowed.
- H311-Toxic in contact with skin.
- 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+P310-IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor /
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 2,2-dimethyl-Propanenitrile
RUO – Research Use Only
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