Alternative chemical name

Methyl cyanide

Methyl cyanide is another name for acetonitrile. The two names refer to the same substance and are used interchangeably in safety data sheets, catalogs and regulations.

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Other names for acetonitrile

Related substances

Same hazard profile as acetonitrile.