Pyridine, PurReagent, >98.0%

PurReagent


Synonym:  Pyridine
Linear Formula:  C5H5N
Molecular Weight:  79.10 g/mol
CAS Number: 110-86-1

Properties

Vapour pressure 10 mmHg ( 13.2 °C), 20 mmHg ( 25 °C)
Water Solubility 1.000 g/l at 20 °C soluble
Autoignition temp. 899 °F
Explosion limit 12.4 %
Assay Purity >98%
Refractive index n20/D 1.509 (lit.)
B pt. 115 °C (lit.)
M pt. -42 °C (lit.)
Density 0.978 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
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
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 3 - Flammable liquids
UN Number 1282

Description

Application
Pharmaceutical industry- Production of medicines and vitamins. Agrochemicals- Manufacturing herbicides and insecticides. Laboratories- Used in organic synthesis and analytical chemistry. Chemical manufacturing- Preparation of paints rubber chemicals adhesives and dyes. Metal treatment- Used in some corrosion inhibitors and surface treatments.

Purpose
A solvent in chemical reactions. A base or catalyst in organic synthesis. An intermediate for making pharmaceuticals pesticides dyes and vitamins.

General Description
Pyridine is a colorless liquid with a strong fish-like odor. It is an organic compound containing a six-membered ring with one nitrogen atom. Pyridine is widely used in chemistry and industry because it acts as a solvent base and chemical building block. Heterocyclic aromatic compound and Flammable water-miscible basic in nature.