The key difference between acetonitrile and acetone is that acetonitrile is a nitrile compound, whereas acetone is a ketone.
Both acetonitrile and acetone are organic compounds. That means; both these compounds have carbon and hydrogen atoms with C-H bonds and C-C bonds. These compounds fall into two categories depending on the chemical structure; they have different functional groups.
| Feature | Acetonitrile | Acetone |
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| Chemical Structure | CH₃-C≡N (Nitrile group) | CH₃-C(=O)-CH₃ (Ketone group) |
| Common Name | Methyl cyanide | Dimethyl ketone |
| Polarity | Polar aprotic solvent | Polar aprotic solvent |
| Toxicity | Moderately toxic; metabolizes to cyanide. | Low toxicity; naturally found in the human body. |
| Primary Use | Preferred solvent for HPLC and pharmaceutical synthesis. | Common solvent for labs, nail polish remover, and cleaning. |
| Miscibility with Water | Fully miscible | Fully miscible |
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Acetonitrile Solvent Packaging
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<25KG |
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