Parchem is the Premier Supplier of Acetonitrile

Parchem – fine & specialty chemicals is one of the leading suppliers of Acetonitrile in the US.  Acetonitrile [CAS: 75-05-8] is a clear colorless liquid with an ether-like odor and a sweet burnt taste.  Although it is commonly known to be the simplest organic nitrile, acetonitrile is a highly toxic and flammable solvent.  Acetonitrile is also known as Cyanomethane, Ethyl Nitrile, Methanecarbonitrile, Methyl Cyanide, and ACN. 

Due to its unique polarity, acetonitrile is highly useful as an organic solvent in extractive processes.  Acetonitrile is predominantly used as an organic solvent in the industrial sector for the casing and molding of plastics, in lithium ion batteries, and for fatty acid extraction from animal & vegetable oils. High purity acetonitrile is often used in standard laboratory processes and pharmaceutical manufacturing.  It is also used regularly in the production of various cosmetic products like makeups and skin-care actives.

Acetonitrile is used in batteries thanks to its relatively high dielectric constant and its ability to dissolve electrolytes, which are at the core of lithium-ion battery function. High purity acetonitrile is a staple of any modern laboratory as its low viscosity and low reactivity make it optimal for use in liquid chromatography. Acetonitrile is also used widely in the production of photographic film.

Acetonitrile is produced as a byproduct of acrylonitrile, a common component in the production of plastics and synthetic rubber.  As such, acetonitrile supply trends tend to follow those of acrylonitrile.  Parchem is the premier supplier of acetonitrile and we are able to offer both industrial and high purity acetonitrile from our many US warehouses.  Parchem is a trusted source of acetonitrile and our commitment to excellence and customer service is what sets us apart from the competition.

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