3-Methylpyridine PurReagent, >98.0%

PurReagent


Linear Formula:  C6H7N
Molecular Weight:  93.13 g/mol
CAS Number: 108-99-6

Properties

Vapour pressure 4.4 mmHg ( 20 °C)
Water Solubility Soluble
Autoignition temp. ~1000 °F
Assay Purity >98%
Refractive index n20/D 1.504 (lit.)
B pt. 144 °C (lit.)
M pt. -19 °C (lit.)
Density 0.957 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
Form Liquid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H226,H302,H311 + H331,H314
Precautionary Statement  P210 - P280 - P301 + P312 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P304 + P340 + P310 - P305 + P351 + P338
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Danger
HS Code 29333916
Flash point 37 °C
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 3 - Flammable liquids
UN Number 2313

Description

Application
Intermediate in manufacturing vitamins (especially niacin or Vitamin B3). Used in production of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Raw material for pesticides dyes and specialty chemicals. Used as a solvent and reagent in organic synthesis.

Purpose
Its main purpose is to act as a chemical intermediate in the production of vitamins medicines and industrial specialty chemicals.

General Description
3-Methylpyridine also known as 3-Picoline is a nitrogen-containing aromatic organic compound used mainly in industrial chemical synthesis. Consists of a pyridine ring with a methyl group at the 3-position. Soluble in water and many organic solvents.