The chemical formula of acetonitrile (CAS 75-05-8) is C₂H₃N. It is also known by its IUPAC name, ethanenitrile, as well as cyanomethane or methyl cyanide. It is a colorless, volatile, and toxic liquid commonly used as a solvent in organic chemistry and chromatography, known for its high polarity and stability.
The molecular formula C₂H₃N indicates that acetonitrile contains:
- 2 carbon atoms (C)
- 3 hydrogen atoms (H)
- 1 nitrogen atom (N)
What is the chemical structure of acetonitrile?
Its structure is linear around the C-C=N
backbone, featuring a short, triple-bonded carbon-nitrogen group.
Acetonitrile is an organic molecule that is composed of carbon, hydrogen, and nitrogen atoms. It is the simplest organic nitrile.

Is CAS 75-05-8 acetonitrile an organic compound?
Acetonitrile or methyl cyanide is a highly volatile, aprotic polar organic solvent. It is highly polar, miscible with water, and has a relatively low boiling point, making it suitable as a solvent or mobile phase in analytical chemistry.
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