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2-Cyanopyridine, 99%
Description
It is employed as an important chemical intermediate for rimiterol hydrobromide and used as a bronchodilator. It is also used as intermediates of pharmaceutical and dye and pigment. It acts as a precursor of the respective amidate for protein modification via amidation.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
It is employed as an important chemical intermediate for rimiterol hydrobromide and used as a bronchodilator. It is also used as intermediates of pharmaceutical and dye and pigment. It acts as a precursor of the respective amidate for protein modification via amidation.
Solubility
Soluble in water at 20°C 67g/L.
Notes
Store away from oxidizing agents. Keep the container tightly closed and place it in a cool, dry and well ventilated condition.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 26°C to 28°C |
Density | 1.081 |
pH | 8.4 |
Boiling Point | 212°C to 214°C |
Flash Point | 89°C (192°F) |
Odor | Characteristic |
Refractive Index | 1.529 |
Quantity | 500 g |
Beilstein | 107710 |
Solubility Information | Soluble in water at 20°C 67g/L. |
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Safety and Handling

- 2-Cyanopyridine
- Warning
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- H312-Harmful in contact with skin.
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- H332-Harmful if inhaled.
- H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
- P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P312-IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician/ if you feel unwell.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 2-Pyridinecarbonitrile
RUO – Research Use Only
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