Acetonitrile is widely utilized in research focused on:
- Solvent in Organic Synthesis: Acetonitrile serves as an excellent solvent for various organic reactions due to its ability to dissolve a wide range of polar and non-polar compounds. This makes it invaluable in laboratories for synthesizing pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals.
- Extraction and Purification: It is commonly used in the extraction of natural products and in the purification processes of compounds. Its low boiling point allows for easy removal after extraction, enhancing efficiency in chemical processes.
- Chromatography: Acetonitrile is a popular mobile phase solvent in high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). Its strong solvating properties improve the separation of compounds, making it essential in analytical chemistry for quality control in pharmaceuticals.
- Electrochemical Applications: In electrochemistry, acetonitrile is used as a solvent for various electrochemical reactions. Its wide electrochemical window allows for the study of redox processes, benefiting battery and fuel cell research.
- Biotechnology: Acetonitrile is employed in the purification of biomolecules, such as proteins and nucleic acids, due to its ability to precipitate unwanted contaminants while preserving the target molecules. This is crucial in biopharmaceutical development.
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Acetonitrile is widely utilized in research focused on:
- Solvent in Organic Synthesis: Acetonitrile serves as an excellent solvent for various organic reactions due to its ability to dissolve a wide range of polar and non-polar compounds. This makes it invaluable in laboratories for synthesizing pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals.
- Extraction and Purification: It is commonly used in the extraction of natural products and in the purification processes of compounds. Its low boiling point allows for easy removal after extraction, enhancing efficiency in chemical processes.
- Chromatography: Acetonitrile is a popular mobile phase solvent in high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). Its strong solvating properties improve the separation of compounds, making it essential in analytical chemistry for quality control in pharmaceuticals.
- Electrochemical Applications: In electrochemistry, acetonitrile is used as a solvent for various electrochemical reactions. Its wide electrochemical window allows for the study of redox processes, benefiting battery and fuel cell research.
- Biotechnology: Acetonitrile is employed in the purification of biomolecules, such as proteins and nucleic acids, due to its ability to precipitate unwanted contaminants while preserving the target molecules. This is crucial in biopharmaceutical development.
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Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
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Product Specification (PS)
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Certificates of Analysis (COA)
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Certificates Of Origin (COO)
This COO confirms the country where the product was manufactured, and also details the materials and components used in it and whether it is derived from natural, synthetic, or other specific sources. This certificate may be required for customs, trade, and regulatory compliance.
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Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
The SDS provides comprehensive safety information on handling, storage, and disposal of the product.
DownloadProduct Specification (PS)
The PS provides a comprehensive breakdown of the product’s properties, including chemical composition, physical state, purity, and storage requirements. It also details acceptable quality ranges and the product's intended applications.
DownloadCertificates of Analysis (COA)
Search for Certificates of Analysis (COA) by entering the products Lot Number. Lot and Batch Numbers can be found on a product’s label following the words ‘Lot’ or ‘Batch’.
*Catalog Number
*Lot Number
Certificates Of Origin (COO)
This COO confirms the country where the product was manufactured, and also details the materials and components used in it and whether it is derived from natural, synthetic, or other specific sources. This certificate may be required for customs, trade, and regulatory compliance.