Acetonitrile

Residue Afer 

Evaporation

Acetonitrile is a significant compound in the field of organic chemistry. It's commonly used as a special type of solvent, known as an aprotic polar solvent, which helps mix different substances together. The primary application of acetonitrile is as this kind of solvent. Besides that, it's also used in various industries. For instance, it's used to dye fabrics in the textile industry, used in the lighting industry, aids in the creation of perfumes, and is involved in the production of photosensitive materials, which react or change upon exposure to light.

Analytical Chemistry

• HPLC Mobile Phase: Ideal solvent for high-performance liquid chromatography due to low UV absorbance and high purity

• Analytical Reagent: Used in various analytical procedures requiring high purity solvents

• Spectroscopy: Compatible with UV, IR, and Mass Spectrometry techniques

Pharmaceutical Industry

• API Synthesis: Critical solvent in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients

• Purification Processes: Used in extraction and crystallization steps

• Quality Control: Essential reagent for pharmaceutical testing and validation

• DNA/RNA Isolation: Supports the isolation and purification of nucleic acids

Organic Synthesis

• Reaction Medium: Excellent aprotic polar solvent for many organic reactions

• Extraction Solvent: Effective for liquid-liquid extractions in chemical processing

• Crystallization: Facilitates the formation of high-quality crystals

• Peptide Synthesis: Commonly used in solid-phase peptide synthesis protocols

Industrial Applications

• Textile Industry: Used in dyeing processes and fiber treatments

• Electrochemistry: Component in electrolyte solutions for batteries and capacitors

• Polymer Production: Solvent for various polymer synthesis reactions

• Photographic Industry: Used in the production of photosensitive materials