ABSTRACT

Synonyms: methyl cyanide, cyanomethane; formula: CH3CN; MW 41.06; CAS [75-05-8]; used as a solvent for polymers; boils at 81.6°C; solidi es at −45.7°C; vapor pressure 73 torr at 20°C; density 0.786 g/mL at 20°C; readily mixes with water and most organic solvents; immiscible with petroleum fractions and some saturated hydrocarbons; ammable.