Pyridine PurCert Secondary Reference Standard for GC (CRM) [Includes all characterization data]

CRM


Synonym:  Pyridine
Linear Formula:  C5H5N
Molecular Weight:  79.1 g/mol
CAS Number: 110-86-1

Properties

Vapour pressure 10 mmHg ( 13.2 °C), 20 mmHg ( 25 °C)
Water Solubility Miscible
Autoignition temp. 899 °F
Explosion limit 12.4 %
Assay Purity >=99 %
Refractive index n20/D 1.509
B pt. 115 °C
M pt. 42°C
Density 0.978 g/cm3
Form Liquid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H225,H302 + H312 + H332,H315,H319
Precautionary Statement  P210 - P280 - P301 + P312 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P304 + P340 + P312 - P305 + P351 + P338
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Danger
HS Code 29333100
Flash point 68°F
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 3 - Flammable liquids
UN Number 1282

Description

Application
Pyridine is widely used as a solvent and reagent in organic synthesis especially in the production of pharmaceuticals agrochemicals and dyes.

Purpose
Its main purpose is to act as a base and catalyst facilitating chemical reactions such as acylation and dehydrohalogenation.

General Description
Pyridine is a basic colorless to pale yellow liquid with a distinctive unpleasant odor consisting of a six-membered ring with one nitrogen atom.