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acetonitrile

chemical compound
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Acetonitrile, also known as acetic nitrile, is a colorless liquid organic compound with the chemical formula CH₃CN. It is classified as a nitrile, meaning it contains a cyano group (–C≡N) attached to a carbon atom. Acetonitrile is primarily used in organic synthesis and as a solvent due to its ability to dissolve various substances. It is produced commercially and can be synthesized through different chemical processes.123

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