1-Phenacylpyridinium bromide
[CAS# 16883-69-5]

Identification

• Classification: Pharmaceutical intermediate >> Heterocyclic compound intermediate >> Pyridine compound >> Bromopyridine
• Name: 1-Phenacylpyridinium bromide
• Synonyms: N-(Benzoylmethyl)pyridinium bromide; 1-(2-Oxo-2-phenylethyl)pyridinium bromide
• Molecular Formula: C₁₃H₁₂BrNO
• Molecular Weight: 278.14
• CAS Registry Number: 16883-69-5
• EC Number: 240-919-6

Properties

• Melting point: 200-202 °C

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: Xi
• Risk Statements: R36/37/38
• Safety Statements: S26;S36

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335