About this product
We import synthesis-grade acetonitrile (methyl cyanide, ACN — CAS 75-05-8) at 99.9% min assay from Nippon Refine Co., Ltd. of Gifu, Japan. Buyers use it for chemical synthesis and industrial process work where high purity and low water content (0.01% max) matter. We stock 200 L steel drums at our Redhills, Chennai warehouse and dispatch across South India.
Applications & Uses
Safety & Technical Documents
MSDS / SDS
TDS / COA
Certificate of Analysis · with every supply, on request
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Product DataTechnical Specifications
Physical Properties
- Appearance
- Colour 5 max (APHA, Pt-Co scale)
- Purity
- 99.9% min
- Assay
- 99.9% min (% mass)
- Density
- 0.782 (specific gravity at 20/4 °C)
Supply & Packaging
- Packaging
- 200 L steel drums
- Grades Available
- Industrial / synthesis grade (99.9% min)
- Origin
- Imported
Compliance & Storage
- HS Code
- 2926 90 00
- UN Number
- 1648
- Hazard Class
- Class 3 — Flammable liquid
- Storage
- Well-ventilated area away from ignition sources. Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
These specs are indicative. Request a Certificate of Analysis (COA) for batch-specific values.
Source Manufacturers
Sourced directly from verified manufacturers for consistent quality and traceability.
Supplied across South IndiaCoimbatoreMaduraiHosurBangaloreHyderabadVisakhapatnamKochi
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of acetonitrile?
Acetonitrile has CAS number 75-05-8. For import and tax classification it falls under HSN code 2926 90 00.
Is acetonitrile the same as methyl cyanide, and what is the full form of ACN?
Yes — methyl cyanide is another name for acetonitrile, and ACN is the common trade abbreviation. All three names refer to the same chemical, CAS 75-05-8.
What grade of acetonitrile do you stock?
We stock industrial / synthesis grade acetonitrile, 99.9% min assay. Per the manufacturer's Certificate of Analysis it runs colour 5 max APHA, water content 0.01% max and specific gravity 0.782 at 20/4 °C.
Where is your acetonitrile imported from?
We import it from Nippon Refine Co., Ltd.'s Wanouchi Plant in Gifu, Japan — a recovery-and-refining specialist with ISO-certified quality control. We are importers and distributors; every batch ships against the manufacturer's Certificate of Analysis.
Are you acetonitrile suppliers in Chennai?
Yes. We supply acetonitrile in 200 L steel drums from our Redhills, Chennai warehouse and dispatch across South India — we have traded industrial chemicals since 1997. Order sizes depend on packaging and current stock; call or WhatsApp +91 86087 80096 for a quote.
What is the UN number and hazard class of acetonitrile?
Acetonitrile is transported as UN 1648, Class 3 (flammable liquid). It is highly flammable and acutely toxic if swallowed, inhaled or in contact with skin, so use it in well-ventilated areas away from ignition sources with appropriate PPE. The TDS and MSDS for our material are available on this page.
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