Pyridine

Pyridine

azine; Azabenzene; pyridin

CAS 110-86-1

Chemical Formula C5H5N

Molecular Weight 79.10 g/mol

Pyridine is a heterocyclic compound, meaning it contains a ring with both carbon and nitrogen atoms. Specifically, it's a six-membered ring with five carbon atoms and one nitrogen atom, resembling benzene but with a nitrogen replacing a carbon. It's a basic compound, acting as a solvent and catalyst in organic chemistry, and also has applications in medicine.

Industrial Uses

1. Pharmaceuticals

  • Intermediate in Drug Synthesis: Pyridine is widely used as a chemical building block in the manufacture of antihistamines, antibiotics, and cardiovascular drugs.
  • Solvent in Formulations: Acts as a polar solvent for synthesizing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
  • Precursor to Pyridine Derivatives: Important for manufacturing vitamins like niacin (Vitamin B3) and pyridoxine (Vitamin B6).

2. Performance Chemicals

  • Solvent & Catalyst: Used as a basic catalyst and solvent in various organic synthesis reactions including esterification and acylation.
  • Reagent Carrier: Often used to scavenge acids during reactions and as a complexing agent.
  • Intermediate: A precursor for agrochemicals, dyes, rubber chemicals, and corrosion inhibitors.

3. Agrochemicals

  • Intermediate in Pesticides: Pyridine derivatives are used to manufacture herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides.
  • Synthesis of Plant Growth Regulators: Plays a role in the production of chemicals that affect plant growth cycles.

 

Specifications

Assay ≥ 99%
Appearance Colorless to yellowish liquid
Odor Strong, fish-like, unpleasant
Boiling Point 115°C
Melting Point -41.6°C
Density 0.982 g/cm3
Solubility Completely miscible with water and most organic solvents
Viscosity 0.88 mPa·s at 25°C
Flash Point 17°C

Hazard Symbols

Flammables
Irritants/Sensitisers/Other Hazards

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