Acetonitrile

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Gas phase thermochemistry data

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Data compilation copyright by the U.S. Secretary of Commerce on behalf of the U.S.A. All rights reserved.

Data compiled by: Hussein Y. Afeefy, Joel F. Liebman, and Stephen E. Stein

Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δfgas74.04 ± 0.37kJ/molCcrAn and Mansson, 1983 
Δfgas65.86kJ/molCcrHall and Baldt, 1971 

Condensed phase thermochemistry data

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Data compiled as indicated in comments:
ALS - Hussein Y. Afeefy, Joel F. Liebman, and Stephen E. Stein
DH - Eugene S. Domalski and Elizabeth D. Hearing

Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δfliquid40.56 ± 0.40kJ/molCcrAn and Mansson, 1983ALS
Δfliquid31.4kJ/molCcrHall and Baldt, 1971ALS
Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δcliquid-1256.33 ± 0.30kJ/molCcrAn and Mansson, 1983ALS
Δcliquid-1247.2 ± 7.2kJ/molCcrHall and Baldt, 1971ALS
Δcliquid-1270.kJ/molCcbLemoult and Jungfleisch, 1909ALS
Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
liquid149.62J/mol*KN/APutnam, McEachern, et al., 1965DH

Constant pressure heat capacity of liquid

Cp,liquid (J/mol*K) Temperature (K) Reference Comment
91.69298.15Kolker, Kulikov, et al., 1992T = 283 to 323 K.; DH
77.4298.15Mirzaliev, Shakhuradov, et al., 1987T = 253 to 353 K. Unsmoothed experimental datum given as 1.863 kJ/kg*K at 293 K. Cp(liq) = 1.2838 + 0.0004369T/K + 5.3125x10-6T2/K2 kJ/kg*K (253 to 353 K).; DH
81.8303.15Guseinov and Mirzaliev, 1984T = 303 to 343 K. p = 0.1 MPa. Unsmoothed experimental datum given as 1.9930 kJ/kg*K.; DH
91.7298.15de Visser and Somsen, 1979DH
91.7298.15de Visser and Somsen, 1979DH
91.7298.15De Visser, Heuvelsland, et al., 1978DH
82.5297.Hall and Baldt, 1971DH
91.46298.15Putnam, McEachern, et al., 1965T = 20 to 300 K.; DH

Reaction thermochemistry data

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Data compiled as indicated in comments:
B - John E. Bartmess
M - Michael M. Meot-Ner (Mautner) and Sharon G. Lias
MS - José A. Martinho Simões
RCD - Robert C. Dunbar

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Reactions 1 to 50

Chlorine anion + Acetonitrile = (Chlorine anion • Acetonitrile)

By formula: Cl- + C2H3N = (Cl- • C2H3N)

Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr61. ± 10.kJ/molAVGN/AAverage of 6 values; Individual data points
Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr65.7J/mol*KPHPMSHiraoka, Mizuse, et al., 1988gas phase; M
Δr65.7J/mol*KPHPMSYamabe, Furumiya, et al., 1986gas phase; M
Δr59.8J/mol*KPHPMSSieck, 1985gas phase; M
Δr59.8J/mol*KPHPMSYamdagni and Kebarle, 1972gas phase; M
Δr89.5J/mol*KN/ALarson and McMahon, 1984gas phase; switching reaction(Cl-)CF3H, Entropy change calculated or estimated; Larson and McMahon, 1984, 2; M
Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr42.68 ± 0.84kJ/molTDAsLi, Ross, et al., 1996gas phase; B
Δr38. ± 8.4kJ/molTDAsHiraoka, Mizuse, et al., 1988gas phase; B
Δr37. ± 11.kJ/molTDAsYamabe, Furumiya, et al., 1986gas phase; B
Δr42.26 ± 0.84kJ/molTDAsSieck, 1985gas phase; B
Δr38. ± 8.4kJ/molTDAsYamdagni and Kebarle, 1972gas phase; B

Bromine anion + Acetonitrile = (Bromine anion • Acetonitrile)

By formula: Br- + C2H3N = (Br- • C2H3N)

Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr59.8 ± 4.2kJ/molTDAsLi, Ross, et al., 1996gas phase; B
Δr50.6 ± 1.7kJ/molN/AMarkovich, Perera, et al., 1996gas phase; B
Δr54.0 ± 1.7kJ/molTDAsHiraoka, Mizuse, et al., 1988gas phase; B,M
Δr54.0 ± 8.4kJ/molTDAsYamdagni and Kebarle, 1972gas phase; B,M
Δr54.0kJ/molHPMSCaldwell, Masucci, et al., 1989gas phase; M
Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr51.0J/mol*KPHPMSHiraoka, Mizuse, et al., 1988gas phase; M
Δr69.0J/mol*KHPMSYamdagni and Kebarle, 1972gas phase; M
Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr36.4 ± 0.84kJ/molTDAsLi, Ross, et al., 1996gas phase; B
Δr37. ± 8.4kJ/molIMRETanabe, Morgon, et al., 1996gas phase; Anchored to H2O..Br- of Hiraoka, Mizure, et al., 19882; B
Δr38.5 ± 2.9kJ/molTDAsHiraoka, Mizuse, et al., 1988gas phase; B
Δr33. ± 8.4kJ/molTDAsYamdagni and Kebarle, 1972gas phase; B

Iodide + Acetonitrile = (Iodide • Acetonitrile)

By formula: I- + C2H3N = (I- • C2H3N)

Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr49.8 ± 8.4kJ/molTDAsYamdagni and Kebarle, 1972gas phase; B,M
Δr46.4 ± 1.7kJ/molN/AMarkovich, Perera, et al., 1996gas phase; B
Δr46.4 ± 4.6kJ/molLPESDessent, Bailey, et al., 1995gas phase; B
Δr46.02 ± 0.84kJ/molTDAsHiraoka, Mizuse, et al., 1988gas phase; B,M
Δr50.kJ/molPHPMSCaldwell, Masucci, et al., 1989gas phase; M
Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr57.7J/mol*KPHPMSHiraoka, Mizuse, et al., 1988gas phase; M
Δr76.1J/mol*KPHPMSYamdagni and Kebarle, 1972gas phase; M
Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr27. ± 8.4kJ/molTDAsYamdagni and Kebarle, 1972gas phase; B
Δr28. ± 8.4kJ/molIMRETanabe, Morgon, et al., 1996gas phase; Anchored to H2O..I- of Caldwell and Kebarle, 1984; B
Δr28.9 ± 2.1kJ/molTDAsHiraoka, Mizuse, et al., 1988gas phase; B

CN- + Acetonitrile = (CN- • Acetonitrile)

By formula: CN- + C2H3N = (CN- • C2H3N)

Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr57.7 ± 4.2kJ/molTDAsMeot-ner, 1988gas phase; B,M
Δr69. ± 15.kJ/molIMRELarson and McMahon, 1987gas phase; B,M
Δr65.69kJ/molTDAsHiraoka, Mizure, et al., 1988gas phase; B,M
Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr90.8J/mol*KPHPMSHiraoka, Mizure, et al., 1988gas phase; M
Δr59.4J/mol*KPHPMSMeot-ner, 1988gas phase; M
Δr102.J/mol*KN/ALarson and McMahon, 1987gas phase; switching reaction,Thermochemical ladder(CN-)H2O, Entropy change calculated or estimated; Payzant, Yamdagni, et al., 1971; M
Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr40. ± 4.2kJ/molTDAsMeot-ner, 1988gas phase; B
Δr38. ± 9.6kJ/molIMRELarson and McMahon, 1987gas phase; B,M
Δr38.5kJ/molTDAsHiraoka, Mizure, et al., 1988gas phase; B

C2H2N- + Hydrogen cation = Acetonitrile

By formula: C2H2N- + H+ = C2H3N

Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr1560. ± 8.8kJ/molG+TSBartmess, Scott, et al., 1979gas phase; value altered from reference due to change in acidity scale; B
Δr1544. ± 19.kJ/molCIDTGraul and Squires, 1990gas phase; B
Δr1562. ± 11.kJ/molG+TSCumming and Kebarle, 1978gas phase; B
Δr1568. ± 8.4kJ/molD-EAZimmerman and Brauman, 1977gas phase; B
Δr1534. ± 19.kJ/molEIAEHeni and Illenberger, 1986gas phase; From MeCN; B
Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr1528. ± 8.4kJ/molIMREBartmess, Scott, et al., 1979gas phase; value altered from reference due to change in acidity scale; B
Δr1530. ± 8.4kJ/molIMRECumming and Kebarle, 1978gas phase; B
Δr1536. ± 8.8kJ/molH-TSZimmerman and Brauman, 1977gas phase; B

(Iodide • Acetonitrile) + Acetonitrile = (Iodide • 2Acetonitrile)

By formula: (I- • C2H3N) + C2H3N = (I- • 2C2H3N)

Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr43.51 ± 0.84kJ/molTDAsHiraoka, Mizuse, et al., 1988gas phase; B,M
Δr46.4 ± 2.9kJ/molN/AMarkovich, Perera, et al., 1996gas phase; B
Δr46.4 ± 1.7kJ/molN/ADessent, Bailey, et al., 1995gas phase; Vertical Detachment Energy: 2.25±0.08 eV.; B
Δr43.93kJ/molTDAsYamdagni and Kebarle, 1972gas phase; B,M
Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr77.0J/mol*KPHPMSHiraoka, Mizuse, et al., 1988gas phase; M
Δr87.0J/mol*KPHPMSYamdagni and Kebarle, 1972gas phase; M
Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr20.5 ± 3.3kJ/molTDAsHiraoka, Mizuse, et al., 1988gas phase; B
Δr18.0kJ/molTDAsYamdagni and Kebarle, 1972gas phase; B

C2H4N+ + Acetonitrile = (C2H4N+ • Acetonitrile)

By formula: C2H4N+ + C2H3N = (C2H4N+ • C2H3N)

Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr130. ± 9.6kJ/molCIDHonma, Sunderlin, et al., 1993gas phase; guided ion beam CID; M
Δr121.kJ/molPHPMSAllison, Cramer, et al., 1991gas phase; M
Δr125.kJ/molPHPMSDeakyne, Meot-Ner (Mautner), et al., 1986gas phase; n; M
Δr125.kJ/molPHPMSSpeller and Meot-Ner (Mautner), 1985gas phase; M
Δr126.kJ/molPHPMSMeot-Ner (Mautner), 1978gas phase; M
Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr114.J/mol*KPHPMSAllison, Cramer, et al., 1991gas phase; M
Δr104.J/mol*KPHPMSDeakyne, Meot-Ner (Mautner), et al., 1986gas phase; n; M
Δr103.J/mol*KPHPMSSpeller and Meot-Ner (Mautner), 1985gas phase; M
Δr120.J/mol*KPHPMSMeot-Ner (Mautner), 1978gas phase; M

Fluorine anion + Acetonitrile = (Fluorine anion • Acetonitrile)

By formula: F- + C2H3N = (F- • C2H3N)

Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr103. ± 8.4kJ/molTDAsHiraoka, Mizuse, et al., 1988gas phase; Discrepancy with Yamdagni and Kebarle, 1972 "not resolved; B,M
Δr66.9 ± 8.4kJ/molTDAsYamdagni and Kebarle, 1972gas phase; B,M
Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr95.8J/mol*KPHPMSHiraoka, Mizuse, et al., 1988gas phase; M
Δr56.1J/mol*KPHPMSYamdagni and Kebarle, 1972gas phase; Entropy change is questionable; M
Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr74. ± 14.kJ/molTDAsHiraoka, Mizuse, et al., 1988gas phase; Discrepancy with Yamdagni and Kebarle, 1972 "not resolved; B
Δr50.2 ± 8.4kJ/molTDAsYamdagni and Kebarle, 1972gas phase; B

(Chlorine anion • 3Acetonitrile) + Acetonitrile = (Chlorine anion • 4Acetonitrile)

By formula: (Cl- • 3C2H3N) + C2H3N = (Cl- • 4C2H3N)

Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr45.6 ± 1.3kJ/molTDAsHiraoka, Mizuse, et al., 1988gas phase; B,M
Δr37.7 ± 3.3kJ/molN/AMarkovich, Perera, et al., 1996gas phase; B
Δr25.9kJ/molTDAsYamdagni and Kebarle, 1972gas phase; B,M
Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr111.J/mol*KPHPMSHiraoka, Mizuse, et al., 1988gas phase; M
Δr45.2J/mol*KPHPMSYamdagni and Kebarle, 1972gas phase; Entropy change is questionable; M
Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr12. ± 5.0kJ/molTDAsHiraoka, Mizuse, et al., 1988gas phase; B
Δr12.6kJ/molTDAsYamdagni and Kebarle, 1972gas phase; B

(Bromine anion • 3Acetonitrile) + Acetonitrile = (Bromine anion • 4Acetonitrile)

By formula: (Br- • 3C2H3N) + C2H3N = (Br- • 4C2H3N)

Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr36.4 ± 1.3kJ/molTDAsHiraoka, Mizuse, et al., 1988gas phase; B,M
Δr35.6 ± 3.3kJ/molN/AMarkovich, Perera, et al., 1996gas phase; B
Δr23.0kJ/molTDAsYamdagni and Kebarle, 1972gas phase; B,M
Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr82.0J/mol*KPHPMSHiraoka, Mizuse, et al., 1988gas phase; M
Δr45.6J/mol*KHPMSYamdagni and Kebarle, 1972gas phase; Entropy change is questionable; M
Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr12. ± 5.0kJ/molTDAsHiraoka, Mizuse, et al., 1988gas phase; B
Δr9.20kJ/molTDAsYamdagni and Kebarle, 1972gas phase; B

(Chlorine anion • 2Acetonitrile) + Acetonitrile = (Chlorine anion • 3Acetonitrile)

By formula: (Cl- • 2C2H3N) + C2H3N = (Cl- • 3C2H3N)

Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr46.9 ± 1.7kJ/molTDAsHiraoka, Mizuse, et al., 1988gas phase; B,M
Δr50.2 ± 2.9kJ/molN/AMarkovich, Perera, et al., 1996gas phase; B
Δr44.35kJ/molTDAsYamdagni and Kebarle, 1972gas phase; B,M
Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr82.0J/mol*KPHPMSHiraoka, Mizuse, et al., 1988gas phase; M
Δr84.1J/mol*KPHPMSYamdagni and Kebarle, 1972gas phase; M
Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr22. ± 5.4kJ/molTDAsHiraoka, Mizuse, et al., 1988gas phase; B
Δr19.2kJ/molTDAsYamdagni and Kebarle, 1972gas phase; B

(Chlorine anion • Acetonitrile) + Acetonitrile = (Chlorine anion • 2Acetonitrile)

By formula: (Cl- • C2H3N) + C2H3N = (Cl- • 2C2H3N)

Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr52.3 ± 1.7kJ/molTDAsHiraoka, Mizuse, et al., 1988gas phase; B,M
Δr50.2 ± 2.9kJ/molN/AMarkovich, Perera, et al., 1996gas phase; B
Δr51.04kJ/molTDAsYamdagni and Kebarle, 1972gas phase; B,M
Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr68.2J/mol*KPHPMSHiraoka, Mizuse, et al., 1988gas phase; M
Δr79.1J/mol*KPHPMSYamdagni and Kebarle, 1972gas phase; M
Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr32. ± 5.0kJ/molTDAsHiraoka, Mizuse, et al., 1988gas phase; B
Δr27.6kJ/molTDAsYamdagni and Kebarle, 1972gas phase; B

(Iodide • 2Acetonitrile) + Acetonitrile = (Iodide • 3Acetonitrile)

By formula: (I- • 2C2H3N) + C2H3N = (I- • 3C2H3N)

Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr38.5 ± 0.84kJ/molTDAsHiraoka, Mizuse, et al., 1988gas phase; B,M
Δr40.6 ± 2.9kJ/molN/AMarkovich, Perera, et al., 1996gas phase; B
Δr38.9kJ/molTDAsYamdagni and Kebarle, 1972gas phase; B,M
Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr83.3J/mol*KPHPMSHiraoka, Mizuse, et al., 1988gas phase; M
Δr92.5J/mol*KPHPMSYamdagni and Kebarle, 1972gas phase; M
Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr13.4 ± 3.3kJ/molTDAsHiraoka, Mizuse, et al., 1988gas phase; B
Δr11.3kJ/molTDAsYamdagni and Kebarle, 1972gas phase; B

(Bromine anion • 2Acetonitrile) + Acetonitrile = (Bromine anion • 3Acetonitrile)

By formula: (Br- • 2C2H3N) + C2H3N = (Br- • 3C2H3N)

Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr38.5 ± 1.7kJ/molTDAsHiraoka, Mizuse, et al., 1988gas phase; B,M
Δr43.5 ± 2.9kJ/molN/AMarkovich, Perera, et al., 1996gas phase; B
Δr41.84kJ/molTDAsYamdagni and Kebarle, 1972gas phase; B,M
Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr69.9J/mol*KPHPMSHiraoka, Mizuse, et al., 1988gas phase; M
Δr90.8J/mol*KHPMSYamdagni and Kebarle, 1972gas phase; M
Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr18. ± 5.4kJ/molTDAsHiraoka, Mizuse, et al., 1988gas phase; B
Δr15.1kJ/molTDAsYamdagni and Kebarle, 1972gas phase; B

(Bromine anion • Acetonitrile) + Acetonitrile = (Bromine anion • 2Acetonitrile)

By formula: (Br- • C2H3N) + C2H3N = (Br- • 2C2H3N)

Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr49.0 ± 1.7kJ/molTDAsHiraoka, Mizuse, et al., 1988gas phase; B,M
Δr48.1 ± 2.9kJ/molN/AMarkovich, Perera, et al., 1996gas phase; B
Δr49.37kJ/molTDAsYamdagni and Kebarle, 1972gas phase; B,M
Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr71.1J/mol*KPHPMSHiraoka, Mizuse, et al., 1988gas phase; M
Δr85.4J/mol*KHPMSYamdagni and Kebarle, 1972gas phase; M
Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr28. ± 5.4kJ/molTDAsHiraoka, Mizuse, et al., 1988gas phase; B
Δr24.3kJ/molTDAsYamdagni and Kebarle, 1972gas phase; B

(Fluorine anion • 4Acetonitrile) + Acetonitrile = (Fluorine anion • 5Acetonitrile)

By formula: (F- • 4C2H3N) + C2H3N = (F- • 5C2H3N)

Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr48.12 ± 0.84kJ/molTDAsHiraoka, Mizuse, et al., 1988gas phase; B,M
Δr22.2kJ/molTDAsYamdagni and Kebarle, 1972gas phase; B,M
Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr124.J/mol*KPHPMSHiraoka, Mizuse, et al., 1988gas phase; M
Δr31.J/mol*KPHPMSYamdagni and Kebarle, 1972gas phase; Entropy change is questionable; M
Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr10.9 ± 3.3kJ/molTDAsHiraoka, Mizuse, et al., 1988gas phase; B
Δr13.0kJ/molTDAsYamdagni and Kebarle, 1972gas phase; B

(Fluorine anion • 2Acetonitrile) + Acetonitrile = (Fluorine anion • 3Acetonitrile)

By formula: (F- • 2C2H3N) + C2H3N = (F- • 3C2H3N)

Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr63.2 ± 4.2kJ/molTDAsHiraoka, Mizuse, et al., 1988gas phase; B,M
Δr48.95kJ/molTDAsYamdagni and Kebarle, 1972gas phase; B,M
Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr93.7J/mol*KPHPMSHiraoka, Mizuse, et al., 1988gas phase; M
Δr74.9J/mol*KPHPMSYamdagni and Kebarle, 1972gas phase; Entropy change is questionable; M
Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr35. ± 10.kJ/molTDAsHiraoka, Mizuse, et al., 1988gas phase; B
Δr26.8kJ/molTDAsYamdagni and Kebarle, 1972gas phase; B

(Fluorine anion • Acetonitrile) + Acetonitrile = (Fluorine anion • 2Acetonitrile)

By formula: (F- • C2H3N) + C2H3N = (F- • 2C2H3N)

Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr74.1 ± 6.3kJ/molTDAsHiraoka, Mizuse, et al., 1988gas phase; B,M
Δr53.97kJ/molTDAsYamdagni and Kebarle, 1972gas phase; B,M
Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr95.8J/mol*KPHPMSHiraoka, Mizuse, et al., 1988gas phase; M
Δr61.9J/mol*KPHPMSYamdagni and Kebarle, 1972gas phase; Entropy change is questionable; M
Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr45. ± 14.kJ/molTDAsHiraoka, Mizuse, et al., 1988gas phase; B
Δr35.6kJ/molTDAsYamdagni and Kebarle, 1972gas phase; B

(Fluorine anion • 3Acetonitrile) + Acetonitrile = (Fluorine anion • 4Acetonitrile)

By formula: (F- • 3C2H3N) + C2H3N = (F- • 4C2H3N)

Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr53.6 ± 2.1kJ/molTDAsHiraoka, Mizuse, et al., 1988gas phase; B,M
Δr43.51kJ/molTDAsYamdagni and Kebarle, 1972gas phase; B,M
Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr110.J/mol*KPHPMSHiraoka, Mizuse, et al., 1988gas phase; M
Δr82.0J/mol*KPHPMSYamdagni and Kebarle, 1972gas phase; M
Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr21. ± 7.9kJ/molTDAsHiraoka, Mizuse, et al., 1988gas phase; B
Δr18.8kJ/molTDAsYamdagni and Kebarle, 1972gas phase; B

C3H9Sn+ + Acetonitrile = (C3H9Sn+ • Acetonitrile)

By formula: C3H9Sn+ + C2H3N = (C3H9Sn+ • C2H3N)

Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr157.kJ/molPHPMSStone and Splinter, 1984gas phase; switching reaction((CH3)3Sn+)CH3OH, Entropy change calculated or estimated; M
Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr131.J/mol*KN/AStone and Splinter, 1984gas phase; switching reaction((CH3)3Sn+)CH3OH, Entropy change calculated or estimated; M

Free energy of reaction

ΔrG° (kJ/mol) T (K) Method Reference Comment
87.9525.PHPMSStone and Splinter, 1984gas phase; switching reaction((CH3)3Sn+)CH3OH, Entropy change calculated or estimated; M

(C2H4N+ • Water • 2Acetonitrile) + Water = (C2H4N+ • 2Water • 2Acetonitrile)

By formula: (C2H4N+ • H2O • 2C2H3N) + H2O = (C2H4N+ • 2H2O • 2C2H3N)

Bond type: Hydrogen bond (positive ion to hydride)

Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr41.kJ/molPHPMSDeakyne, Meot-Ner (Mautner), et al., 1986gas phase; n, Entropy change calculated or estimated; M
Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr92.J/mol*KN/ADeakyne, Meot-Ner (Mautner), et al., 1986gas phase; n, Entropy change calculated or estimated; M

Free energy of reaction

ΔrG° (kJ/mol) T (K) Method Reference Comment
12.316.PHPMSDeakyne, Meot-Ner (Mautner), et al., 1986gas phase; n, Entropy change calculated or estimated; M

C2H2N- + Acetonitrile = (C2H2N- • Acetonitrile)

By formula: C2H2N- + C2H3N = (C2H2N- • C2H3N)

Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr53.6 ± 4.2kJ/molTDAsMeot-ner, 1988, 2gas phase; B,M
Δr65.69kJ/molTDAsHiraoka, Mizure, et al., 1988gas phase; B,M
Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr95.4J/mol*KPHPMSHiraoka, Mizure, et al., 1988gas phase; M
Δr56.1J/mol*KPHPMSMeot-ner, 1988, 2gas phase; M
Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr37. ± 4.2kJ/molTDAsMeot-ner, 1988, 2gas phase; B
Δr37.2kJ/molTDAsHiraoka, Mizure, et al., 1988gas phase; B

(Chlorine anion • 7Acetonitrile) + Acetonitrile = (Chlorine anion • 8Acetonitrile)

By formula: (Cl- • 7C2H3N) + C2H3N = (Cl- • 8C2H3N)

Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr38.5kJ/molTDAsHiraoka, Mizuse, et al., 1988gas phase; Entropy estimated; B,M
Δr12. ± 5.0kJ/molN/AMarkovich, Perera, et al., 1996gas phase; B
Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr130.J/mol*KN/AHiraoka, Mizuse, et al., 1988gas phase; Entropy change calculated or estimated; M
Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr-1.7kJ/molTDAsHiraoka, Mizuse, et al., 1988gas phase; Entropy estimated; B

(C2H4N+ • Acetonitrile • 4Water) + Acetonitrile = (C2H4N+ • 2Acetonitrile • 4Water)

By formula: (C2H4N+ • C2H3N • 4H2O) + C2H3N = (C2H4N+ • 2C2H3N • 4H2O)

Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr60.2kJ/molPHPMSDeakyne, Meot-Ner (Mautner), et al., 1986gas phase; n, Entropy change calculated or estimated; M
Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr92.J/mol*KN/ADeakyne, Meot-Ner (Mautner), et al., 1986gas phase; n, Entropy change calculated or estimated; M

Free energy of reaction

ΔrG° (kJ/mol) T (K) Method Reference Comment
31.318.PHPMSDeakyne, Meot-Ner (Mautner), et al., 1986gas phase; n, Entropy change calculated or estimated; M

(CH6N+ • 2Acetonitrile) + Methanethiol = (CH6N+ • Methanethiol • 2Acetonitrile)

By formula: (CH6N+ • 2C2H3N) + CH4S = (CH6N+ • CH4S • 2C2H3N)

Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr33.kJ/molPHPMSMeot-Ner (Mautner) and Sieck, 1985gas phase; Entropy change calculated or estimated; M
Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr84.J/mol*KN/AMeot-Ner (Mautner) and Sieck, 1985gas phase; Entropy change calculated or estimated; M

Free energy of reaction

ΔrG° (kJ/mol) T (K) Method Reference Comment
10.270.PHPMSMeot-Ner (Mautner) and Sieck, 1985gas phase; Entropy change calculated or estimated; M

C11H10+ + Acetonitrile = (C11H10+ • Acetonitrile)

By formula: C11H10+ + C2H3N = (C11H10+ • C2H3N)

Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr47.3kJ/molPHPMSEl-Shall and Meot-Ner (Mautner), 1987gas phase; Entropy change calculated or estimated; M
Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr92.J/mol*KN/AEl-Shall and Meot-Ner (Mautner), 1987gas phase; Entropy change calculated or estimated; M

Free energy of reaction

ΔrG° (kJ/mol) T (K) Method Reference Comment
19.303.PHPMSEl-Shall and Meot-Ner (Mautner), 1987gas phase; Entropy change calculated or estimated; M

(Chlorine anion • 6Acetonitrile) + Acetonitrile = (Chlorine anion • 7Acetonitrile)

By formula: (Cl- • 6C2H3N) + C2H3N = (Cl- • 7C2H3N)

Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr39.3 ± 1.3kJ/molTDAsHiraoka, Mizuse, et al., 1988gas phase; B,M
Δr16. ± 4.6kJ/molN/AMarkovich, Perera, et al., 1996gas phase; B
Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr128.J/mol*KPHPMSHiraoka, Mizuse, et al., 1988gas phase; M
Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr0.8 ± 5.9kJ/molTDAsHiraoka, Mizuse, et al., 1988gas phase; B

(Chlorine anion • 4Acetonitrile) + Acetonitrile = (Chlorine anion • 5Acetonitrile)

By formula: (Cl- • 4C2H3N) + C2H3N = (Cl- • 5C2H3N)

Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr41.0 ± 0.84kJ/molTDAsHiraoka, Mizuse, et al., 1988gas phase; B,M
Δr24.3 ± 3.8kJ/molN/AMarkovich, Perera, et al., 1996gas phase; B
Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr113.J/mol*KPHPMSHiraoka, Mizuse, et al., 1988gas phase; M
Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr7.1 ± 3.3kJ/molTDAsHiraoka, Mizuse, et al., 1988gas phase; B

(Iodide • 3Acetonitrile) + Acetonitrile = (Iodide • 4Acetonitrile)

By formula: (I- • 3C2H3N) + C2H3N = (I- • 4C2H3N)

Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr32.6 ± 0.42kJ/molTDAsHiraoka, Mizuse, et al., 1988gas phase; B,M
Δr31.0 ± 3.3kJ/molN/AMarkovich, Perera, et al., 1996gas phase; B
Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr80.8J/mol*KPHPMSHiraoka, Mizuse, et al., 1988gas phase; M
Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr8.4 ± 1.7kJ/molTDAsHiraoka, Mizuse, et al., 1988gas phase; B

(Iodide • 4Acetonitrile) + Acetonitrile = (Iodide • 5Acetonitrile)

By formula: (I- • 4C2H3N) + C2H3N = (I- • 5C2H3N)

Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr29.7 ± 1.3kJ/molTDAsHiraoka, Mizuse, et al., 1988gas phase; B,M
Δr44.4 ± 3.8kJ/molN/AMarkovich, Perera, et al., 1996gas phase; B
Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr79.1J/mol*KPHPMSHiraoka, Mizuse, et al., 1988gas phase; M
Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr5.9 ± 5.9kJ/molTDAsHiraoka, Mizuse, et al., 1988gas phase; B

(Chlorine anion • 5Acetonitrile) + Acetonitrile = (Chlorine anion • 6Acetonitrile)

By formula: (Cl- • 5C2H3N) + C2H3N = (Cl- • 6C2H3N)

Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr39.7 ± 0.84kJ/molTDAsHiraoka, Mizuse, et al., 1988gas phase; B,M
Δr24. ± 4.2kJ/molN/AMarkovich, Perera, et al., 1996gas phase; B
Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr122.J/mol*KPHPMSHiraoka, Mizuse, et al., 1988gas phase; M
Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr3.3 ± 3.3kJ/molTDAsHiraoka, Mizuse, et al., 1988gas phase; B

(Bromine anion • 4Acetonitrile) + Acetonitrile = (Bromine anion • 5Acetonitrile)

By formula: (Br- • 4C2H3N) + C2H3N = (Br- • 5C2H3N)

Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr35.6 ± 1.3kJ/molTDAsHiraoka, Mizuse, et al., 1988gas phase; B,M
Δr24.3 ± 3.8kJ/molN/AMarkovich, Perera, et al., 1996gas phase; B
Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr92.9J/mol*KPHPMSHiraoka, Mizuse, et al., 1988gas phase; M
Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr7.5 ± 5.4kJ/molTDAsHiraoka, Mizuse, et al., 1988gas phase; B

(Bromine anion • 5Acetonitrile) + Acetonitrile = (Bromine anion • 6Acetonitrile)

By formula: (Br- • 5C2H3N) + C2H3N = (Br- • 6C2H3N)

Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr33.5 ± 0.84kJ/molTDAsHiraoka, Mizuse, et al., 1988gas phase; B,M
Δr23. ± 4.2kJ/molN/AMarkovich, Perera, et al., 1996gas phase; B
Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr94.1J/mol*KPHPMSHiraoka, Mizuse, et al., 1988gas phase; M
Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr5.0 ± 3.8kJ/molTDAsHiraoka, Mizuse, et al., 1988gas phase; B

(Bromine anion • 6Acetonitrile) + Acetonitrile = (Bromine anion • 7Acetonitrile)

By formula: (Br- • 6C2H3N) + C2H3N = (Br- • 7C2H3N)

Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr32.2 ± 1.3kJ/molTDAsHiraoka, Mizuse, et al., 1988gas phase; B,M
Δr13. ± 4.6kJ/molN/AMarkovich, Perera, et al., 1996gas phase; B
Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr95.8J/mol*KPHPMSHiraoka, Mizuse, et al., 1988gas phase; M
Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr3. ± 5.4kJ/molTDAsHiraoka, Mizuse, et al., 1988gas phase; B

(Fluorine anion • 6Acetonitrile) + Acetonitrile = (Fluorine anion • 7Acetonitrile)

By formula: (F- • 6C2H3N) + C2H3N = (F- • 7C2H3N)

Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr35.6kJ/molTDAsHiraoka, Mizuse, et al., 1988gas phase; Entropy estimated; B,M
Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr120.J/mol*KN/AHiraoka, Mizuse, et al., 1988gas phase; Entropy change calculated or estimated; M
Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr0.42kJ/molTDAsHiraoka, Mizuse, et al., 1988gas phase; Entropy estimated; B

C9H9N3O3W (cr) = 0.5Tungsten hexacarbonyl (g) + 0.5tungsten (cr) + 3Acetonitrile (g)

By formula: C9H9N3O3W (cr) = 0.5C6O6W (g) + 0.5W (cr) + 3C2H3N (g)

Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr195.kJ/molTD-HFCAdedeji, Connor, et al., 1978The value for the reaction enthalpy corresponds to the thermal decomposition experiments and leads to -415. kJ/mol for the enthalpy of formation of W(CO)3(MeCN)3(cr). The value -405.0±12.0 was recommended by the authors Adedeji, Connor, et al., 1978; MS

C7H4N2O2- + Acetonitrile = (C7H4N2O2- • Acetonitrile)

By formula: C7H4N2O2- + C2H3N = (C7H4N2O2- • C2H3N)

Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr58.2 ± 8.4kJ/molN/AChowdhury, Grimsrud, et al., 1987gas phase; Free energy affinity at 70°C.; B,M
Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr120.J/mol*KPHPMSChowdhury, 1987gas phase; M
Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr17. ± 8.4kJ/molTDAsChowdhury, Grimsrud, et al., 1987gas phase; Free energy affinity at 70°C.; B

C7H7NO3- + Acetonitrile = (C7H7NO3- • Acetonitrile)

By formula: C7H7NO3- + C2H3N = (C7H7NO3- • C2H3N)

Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr57.7 ± 8.4kJ/molN/AChowdhury, Grimsrud, et al., 1987gas phase; Free energy affinity at 70°C.; B,M
Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr95.0J/mol*KPHPMSChowdhury, 1987gas phase; M
Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr28. ± 8.4kJ/molTDAsChowdhury, Grimsrud, et al., 1987gas phase; Free energy affinity at 70°C.; B

(Sodium ion (1+) • 4Acetonitrile) + Acetonitrile = (Sodium ion (1+) • 5Acetonitrile)

By formula: (Na+ • 4C2H3N) + C2H3N = (Na+ • 5C2H3N)

Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr53. ± 3.kJ/molCIDTValina, 2001CH3CN is fifth ligand; RCD
Δr53.1kJ/molHPMSDavidson and Kebarle, 1976gas phase; Entropy change is questionable; M
Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr172.J/mol*KHPMSDavidson and Kebarle, 1976gas phase; Entropy change is questionable; M

C7H4F3NO2- + Acetonitrile = (C7H4F3NO2- • Acetonitrile)

By formula: C7H4F3NO2- + C2H3N = (C7H4F3NO2- • C2H3N)

Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr55.6 ± 8.4kJ/molN/AChowdhury, Grimsrud, et al., 1987gas phase; Free energy affinity at 70°C.; B,M
Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr97.9J/mol*KPHPMSChowdhury, 1987gas phase; M
Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr23. ± 8.4kJ/molTDAsChowdhury, Grimsrud, et al., 1987gas phase; Free energy affinity at 70°C.; B

(Oxygen anion • 2Acetonitrile) + Acetonitrile = (Oxygen anion • 3Acetonitrile)

By formula: (O2- • 2C2H3N) + C2H3N = (O2- • 3C2H3N)

Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr49.8 ± 2.5kJ/molTDAsYamdagni, Payzant, et al., 1973gas phase; B,M
Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr103.J/mol*KPHPMSYamdagni, Payzant, et al., 1973gas phase; M
Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr18.8 ± 0.84kJ/molTDAsYamdagni, Payzant, et al., 1973gas phase; B

(Oxygen anion • 3Acetonitrile) + Acetonitrile = (Oxygen anion • 4Acetonitrile)

By formula: (O2- • 3C2H3N) + C2H3N = (O2- • 4C2H3N)

Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr39.7 ± 2.1kJ/molTDAsYamdagni, Payzant, et al., 1973gas phase; B,M
Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr93.7J/mol*KPHPMSYamdagni, Payzant, et al., 1973gas phase; M
Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr11.7 ± 0.42kJ/molTDAsYamdagni, Payzant, et al., 1973gas phase; B

(Oxygen anion • Acetonitrile) + Acetonitrile = (Oxygen anion • 2Acetonitrile)

By formula: (O2- • C2H3N) + C2H3N = (O2- • 2C2H3N)

Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr59.4 ± 2.9kJ/molTDAsYamdagni, Payzant, et al., 1973gas phase; B,M
Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr92.0J/mol*KPHPMSYamdagni, Payzant, et al., 1973gas phase; M
Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr32.2 ± 1.7kJ/molTDAsYamdagni, Payzant, et al., 1973gas phase; B

(Fluorine anion • 5Acetonitrile) + Acetonitrile = (Fluorine anion • 6Acetonitrile)

By formula: (F- • 5C2H3N) + C2H3N = (F- • 6C2H3N)

Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr40.6 ± 0.84kJ/molTDAsHiraoka, Mizuse, et al., 1988gas phase; B,M
Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr116.J/mol*KPHPMSHiraoka, Mizuse, et al., 1988gas phase; M
Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr5.9 ± 3.8kJ/molTDAsHiraoka, Mizuse, et al., 1988gas phase; B

Nitrogen oxide anion + Acetonitrile = (Nitrogen oxide anion • Acetonitrile)

By formula: NO2- + C2H3N = (NO2- • C2H3N)

Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr56.07 ± 0.42kJ/molTDAsSieck, 1985gas phase; B,M
Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr64.0J/mol*KPHPMSSieck, 1985gas phase; M
Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr36.8 ± 0.84kJ/molTDAsSieck, 1985gas phase; B

(C2H4N+ • 2Water • Acetonitrile) + Water = (C2H4N+ • 3Water • Acetonitrile)

By formula: (C2H4N+ • 2H2O • C2H3N) + H2O = (C2H4N+ • 3H2O • C2H3N)

Bond type: Hydrogen bond (positive ion to hydride)

Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr43.1kJ/molPHPMSDeakyne, Meot-Ner (Mautner), et al., 1986gas phase; n; M
Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr93.3J/mol*KPHPMSDeakyne, Meot-Ner (Mautner), et al., 1986gas phase; n; M

Oxygen anion + Acetonitrile = (Oxygen anion • Acetonitrile)

By formula: O2- + C2H3N = (O2- • C2H3N)

Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr68.62kJ/molTDAsYamdagni, Payzant, et al., 1973gas phase; B,M
Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr72.8J/mol*KPHPMSYamdagni, Payzant, et al., 1973gas phase; M
Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr46.86kJ/molTDAsYamdagni, Payzant, et al., 1973gas phase; B

(C2H4N+ • Water • Acetonitrile) + Water = (C2H4N+ • 2Water • Acetonitrile)

By formula: (C2H4N+ • H2O • C2H3N) + H2O = (C2H4N+ • 2H2O • C2H3N)

Bond type: Hydrogen bond (positive ion to hydride)

Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr64.0kJ/molPHPMSDeakyne, Meot-Ner (Mautner), et al., 1986gas phase; n; M
Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr105.J/mol*KPHPMSDeakyne, Meot-Ner (Mautner), et al., 1986gas phase; n; M

pyrrolide anion + Acetonitrile = (pyrrolide anion • Acetonitrile)

By formula: C4H4N- + C2H3N = (C4H4N- • C2H3N)

Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr66.1 ± 4.2kJ/molTDAsMeot-ner, 1988, 2gas phase; B,M
Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr97.9J/mol*KPHPMSMeot-ner, 1988, 2gas phase; M
Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr37. ± 4.2kJ/molTDAsMeot-ner, 1988, 2gas phase; B

(C2H4N+ • Methyl Alcohol • Acetonitrile) + Methyl Alcohol = (C2H4N+ • 2Methyl Alcohol • Acetonitrile)

By formula: (C2H4N+ • CH4O • C2H3N) + CH4O = (C2H4N+ • 2CH4O • C2H3N)

Bond type: Hydrogen bonds of the type NH+-O between organics

Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr57.3kJ/molPHPMSEl-Shall, Olafsdottir, et al., 1991gas phase; M
Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr101.J/mol*KPHPMSEl-Shall, Olafsdottir, et al., 1991gas phase; M

Henry's Law data

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Data compiled by: Rolf Sander

Henry's Law constant (water solution)

kH(T) = H exp(d(ln(kH))/d(1/T) ((1/T) - 1/(298.15 K)))
H = Henry's law constant for solubility in water at 298.15 K (mol/(kg*bar))
d(ln(kH))/d(1/T) = Temperature dependence constant (K)

H (mol/(kg*bar)) d(ln(kH))/d(1/T) (K) Method Reference Comment
53.4100.MN/A 
49. QN/A missing citation give several references for the Henry's law constants but don't assign them to specific species.
48.3500.LN/A 
49.4000.MN/A 
29. XN/AValue given here as quoted by missing citation.
54.4100.MN/A 
29. RN/A 

Vibrational and/or electronic energy levels

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Data compiled by: Takehiko Shimanouchi

Symmetry:   C     Symmetry Number σ = 3


 Sym.   No   Approximate   Selected Freq.  Infrared   Raman   Comments 
 Species   type of mode   Value   Rating   Value  Phase  Value  Phase

a1 1 CH3 s-str 2954  A 2954.1 M gas 2942 VS liq.
a1 2 CN str 2267  A 2266.5 M gas 2249 S liq.
a1 3 CH3 s-deform 1385  C 1376 M liq. OC34)
a1 4 CC str 920  A 920.2 S gas 918 S liq.
e 5 CH3 d-str 3009  A 3009.2 S gas 2999 S liq.
e 6 CH3 d-deform 1448  D 1447.9 S gas 1440 M b liq. FR78)
e 7 CH3 rock 1041  A 1040.8 M gas
e 8 CCN bend 362  B 362 S gas 380 S liq.

Source: Shimanouchi, 1972

Notes

VSVery strong
SStrong
MMedium
bBroad
FRFermi resonance with an overtone or a combination tone indicated in the parentheses.
OCFrequency estimated from an overtone or a combination tone indicated in the parentheses.
A0~1 cm-1 uncertainty
B1~3 cm-1 uncertainty
C3~6 cm-1 uncertainty
D6~15 cm-1 uncertainty

References

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Sieck, L.W., Thermochemistry of Solvation of NO2- and C6H5NO2- by Polar Molecules in the Vapor Phase. Comparison with Cl- and Variation with Ligand Structure., J. Phys. Chem., 1985, 89, 25, 5552, https://doi.org/10.1021/j100271a049 . [all data]

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