Alfa Aesar™ Trimethylacetonitrile, 98+%

Brand:  Alfa Aesar™ A12011.14

Product Code. 11419862

Description

Applications
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.

Chemical Identifiers

• Chemical Name or Material: Trimethylacetonitrile
• Molecular Formula: (CH₃)₃CCN
• MDL Number: MFCD00001847
• Synonym: tert-Butyl cyanide; Pivalonitrile

• CAS: 630-18-2
• Formula Weight: 83.13
• UN Number: UN3273

Specifications

• Chemical Name or Material: Trimethylacetonitrile
• Odor: Odorless
• Melting Point: 16° to 18°C
• CAS: 630-18-2
• Molecular Formula: (CH₃)₃CCN
• MDL Number: MFCD00001847
• Synonym: tert-Butyl cyanide; Pivalonitrile

• Flash Point: 4°C (39°F)
• Boiling Point: 105° to 106°C
• Quantity: 25g
• Assay: ≥98%
• Formula Weight: 83.13
• UN Number: UN3273