Molar mass of acetonitrile (CH3CN)

The molar mass of acetonitrile (CH3CN) is 41.053 g/mol.

methyl cyanide

Step-by-step calculation

Element	Atoms	Atomic mass	Subtotal
Carbon	× 2	12.011	= 24.022
Hydrogen	× 3	1.008	= 3.024
Nitrogen	× 1	14.007	= 14.007
Total			41.053 g/mol

Percent composition by element

Carbon 58.51%
Hydrogen 7.37%
Nitrogen 34.12%

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Related compounds

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FAQ

What is the molar mass of CH3CN?

The molar mass of acetonitrile (CH3CN) is 41.053 g/mol.

How do you calculate the molar mass of CH3CN?

Multiply the atomic mass of each element by the number of its atoms in CH3CN, then add the results: 2 × 12.011 (C) + 3 × 1.008 (H) + 1 × 14.007 (N) = 41.053 g/mol.

What percentage of CH3CN is Carbon?

Carbon makes up 58.51% of the mass of acetonitrile (CH3CN).