Nitric acid, ACS reagent, 68-70% solution in water, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 7697-37-2, 7732-18-5
• Molecular Formula: HNO3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 63.01
• MDL Number: MFCD00011349
• InChI Key: GRYLNZFGIOXLOG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: hydrogen nitrate, aqua fortis, azotic acid, salpetersaeure, rfna, acidum nitricum, nital, acide nitrique, nitrous fumes, nitryl hydroxide
• PubChem CID: 944
• ChEBI: CHEBI:48107
• IUPAC Name: nitric acid
• SMILES: O[N+]([O-])=O

• Color: Colorless
• Melting Point: -42.0°C
• Boiling Point: 122.0°C
• CAS Min %: 68.0, 30.0
• CAS Max %: 70.0, 32.0
• Density: 1.4000g/mL
• Heavy Metals (as Pb): 0.2ppm max.
• Packaging: Glass Bottle
• Residue after Ignition: 0.0005% max.
• Specific Gravity: 1.4
• Quantity: 2.5 L
• Physical Form: Liquid Free From Suspended Matter or Sediment
• Linear Formula: HNO₃
• Fieser: 01,733; 03,212; 04,356; 05,474
• Merck Index: 15, 6663
• Solubility Information: Solubility in water: >100 g/100mL (20°C).
• Formula Weight: 63.01
• Percent Purity: 68.0 to 70.0%
• Grade: ACS Reagent
• Chemical Name or Material: Nitric acid

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	Danger
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement May intensify fire; oxidizer. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May be corrosive to metals. Corrosive to the respiratory tract.
Precautionary Statement	GHS P Statement Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. IF INHALED: Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Keep/Store away from clothing/ combustible materials.
Recommended Storage	this material may darken during storage due to

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only