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Acetonitrile (AN)

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Acetonitrile

Acetonitrile is a low-viscosity, high-polarity nitrile solvent used in high-rate, supercapacitor, sodium-ion, and specialty battery electrolyte research.

Category
Solvent
Abbreviation
AN
CAS Number
75-05-8
Availability
RFQ

Typical Specification

  • Water: < 100 ppm
  • Grade: Battery material grade
  • Formula: CH3CN
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Technical Selection Guide

Why is Acetonitrile (AN) used in battery electrolytes?

Acetonitrile is a low-viscosity, high-polarity nitrile solvent used in high-rate, supercapacitor, sodium-ion, and specialty battery electrolyte research. It can provide rapid ion transport but requires careful electrode and safety evaluation.

Why developers evaluate it

  • Relevant to high-rate and nitrile-based electrolytes
  • Provides a distinct viscosity, polarity, or coordination profile
  • Useful in controlled solvent-blend comparisons

Development considerations

  • Evaluate volatility, reduction stability, and cell-level safety
  • Measure conductivity and viscosity in the final salt concentration
  • Validate formation, gas, storage, and temperature behavior in cells

How to compare it

A solvent should not be selected from boiling point or dielectric constant alone. Compare matched formulations for salt solubility, ionic conductivity, viscosity, electrode wetting, first-cycle efficiency, EIS, gas, and retention over the intended temperature range.

Technical Profile

Battery Solvent Applications

Acetonitrile (CH3CN) is a battery solvent for electrolyte blending, low-moisture formulation work, and compatibility screening. It can be evaluated in lithium-ion, sodium-ion, and specialty electrolyte systems where solvent ratio, viscosity, wetting, and electrochemical stability affect performance.

  • Low-moisture electrolyte solvent blending
  • Carbonate, ether, nitrile, or fluorinated solvent-system development
  • Lithium-ion and sodium-ion electrolyte formulation studies
  • Custom electrolyte baselines and application-specific screening

Product FAQ

Common Questions

What is Acetonitrile (AN) used for?

Acetonitrile (AN) is used or screened for battery electrolyte solvent blending and custom electrolyte formulation. Winigen Materials can support RFQ-based supply and related electrolyte or battery materials development discussions.

What is the CAS number for Acetonitrile (AN)?

The CAS number shown for Acetonitrile (AN) is 75-05-8.

What specifications are shown for Acetonitrile (AN)?

The target specifications currently shown are Water: < 100 ppm; Grade: Battery material grade. Final specifications, documentation, and available quantity can be confirmed during RFQ.

Can I request a quote for Acetonitrile (AN)?

Yes. Use the request quote button on this page to pre-fill the product interest, category, and target specifications for Acetonitrile (AN).