2-Pyridinepropanoic acid
[CAS# 15197-75-8]

Identification

• Name: 2-Pyridinepropanoic acid
• Synonyms: 3-(2-Pyridinyl)propanoic acid; 3-(2-Pyridyl)propionic acid; 3-(Pyridin-2-yl)propionic acid
• Molecular Formula: C₈H₉NO₂
• Molecular Weight: 151.16
• CAS Registry Number: 15197-75-8
• EC Number: 675-514-7

Properties

• Density: 1.193±0.06 g/cm³ (20 °C 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 143-144 °C^**
• Boiling point: 287.4±15.0 °C (760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Flash point: 127.6±20.4 °C, Calc.^*

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2016 ACD/Labs)

^** Lukes, R.

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: Xi
• Risk Statements: R37/38;R41
• Safety Statements: S26;S39

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Serious eye damage	Eye Dam.	1	H318
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2A	H319
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H302