Acetonitrile Formula is a volatile organic molecule that has the chemical formula C2H3N or CH3CN. Cyanomethane and methane carbonitrile are other names for acetonitrile. Acetonitrile is its IUPAC name. Acetonitrile Formula is a nitrile, a type of hydrogen cyanide in which a methyl group stands in for the hydrogen (H) (-CH3). Acetonitrile is a clear liquid that has no colour at all. Acetonitrile Formula has a pleasant scent. Acetonitrile Formula is less dense than water in comparison. Its vapours have a higher density as compared to air. Acetonitrile has a flavour that is somewhat pleasant and is readily soluble in water.
The chemical formula for acetonitrile is C H 3 C N . The molecular structure of acetonitrile involves a linear arrangement of carbon, hydrogen, and nitrogen atoms with a triple bond between carbon and nitrogen, as shown in the figure below.
Polarity is one of the most distinguishing properties of acetonitrile. It comes under the classification of polar compound, meaning that some of its atoms can attract electrons. We call this phenomenon electonegativity.
The next most crucial chemical property of this substance is its boiling point. It can reach approximately eighty-two degrees Celsius, which is astonishingly high for a molecule of such a miniature size. It wouldn't be wrong for us to attribute this exceptional boiling point of acetonitrile to its polarity.
- Linear formula: CH3CN
- CAS Number: 75-05-8
- Molecular Weight: 41.053 g·mol−1
- Density:776 g/cm3 at 25℃
- Melting point: −46 to −44 ℃; −51 to −47 ℃F; 227 to 229 K
- Boiling point:3 to 82.1 ℃; 178.2 to 179.7 ℃F; 354.4 to 355.2 K
Acetonitrile (CAS 75-05-8):Safety and Health Hazards
Small amounts of acetonitrile are relatively toxic, but in large doses, it can be converted into hydrogen cyanide, which is toxic. Since it takes time for the body to metabolize acetonitrile to cyanide, its toxic effects are delayed. The eyes, throat, lungs, and nose can become irritated.
Its long-term effects are thyroid enlargement, headaches, numbness, lack of appetite, dizziness, weakness, and tremors. Scientists observe animal reproductive problems, including birth defects and low birth weights. Acetonitrile can affect the liver, lungs, central nervous system, and kidneys for a long time.
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