Optical constants of C2H3N (Acetonitrile)
Kozma et al. 2005: n 0.230–0.641 µm
Wavelength:
µm
(0.23–0.6407)
Complex refractive index (n+ik)
n
k
LogX
LogY
eV
Derived optical constants
Dispersion formula
$$n=1.33212+3.52578231\text{×}10^{-3}λ^{-2}-3.26316996\text{×}10^{-5}λ^{-4}+2.267\text{×}10^{-6}λ^{-6}$$Comments
22 °C
References
I. Z. Kozma, P. Krok, and E. Riedle. Direct measurement of the group-velocity mismatch and derivation of the refractive-index dispersion for a variety of solvents in the ultraviolet, J. Opt. Soc. Am. B 22, 1479-1485 (2005)
Data
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Acetonitrile, C2H3N
Acetonitrile (C2H3N): A colorless, volatile liquid, acetonitrile possesses a faintly sweet odor reminiscent of almonds. Widely used as a solvent, it has a high dielectric constant and is particularly effective in the dissolution of ionic compounds. In the laboratory, it is commonly employed as a polar aprotic solvent in organic synthesis and chromatographic processes, including high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). Acetonitrile is also utilized in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals, perfumes, and rubber products. Its low UV absorbance makes it valuable in UV-visible spectroscopy applications. The compound is miscible with water and most common organic solvents.Chemical formula
CH3CNOther names
- Cyanomethane
- Ethanenitrile
- Ethyl nitrile
- Methanecarbonitrile
- Methyl cyanide