3-Methylpyridine PurTech Standard for GC [Includes all characterization data]

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Synonym:  3-Picoline
Linear Formula:  C6H7N
Molecular Weight:  93.13 g/mol
CAS Number: 108-99-6

Properties

Vapour pressure 4.4 mmHg ( 20 °C)
Water Solubility at 20 °C soluble
Autoignition temp. ~1000 °F
Assay Purity >=99.5%
Refractive index n20/D 1.504
B pt. 144 °C
M pt. -19 °C
Density 0.957 g/cm3 at 25 °C
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 36 °C
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 3 - Flammable liquids
UN Number 2313

Description

Application
3-Methylpyridine is widely used in the chemical industry for manufacturing products such as vitamin B3 (niacin) pesticides pharmaceuticals dyes and laboratory reagents.

Purpose
The primary purpose of 3-Methylpyridine is to serve as an important intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals agrochemicals vitamins and other specialty chemicals.

General Description
3-Methylpyridine also known as 3-picoline is a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a characteristic pungent odor and belongs to the family of methyl-substituted pyridine compounds.