3-Methoxy-2-pyridinecarbonitrile
[CAS# 24059-89-0]

Identification

• Classification: Pharmaceutical intermediate >> Heterocyclic compound intermediate >> Pyridine compound >> Cyanopyridine
• Name: 3-Methoxy-2-pyridinecarbonitrile
• Molecular Formula: C₇H₆N₂O
• Molecular Weight: 134.14
• CAS Registry Number: 24059-89-0
• EC Number: 863-099-7

Properties

• Solubility: Slightly soluble (5.5 g/L) (25 °C), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.16±0.1 g/cm³ (20 °C 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 111-112 °C (ethyl acetate )^**
• Boiling point: 289.8±20.0 °C (760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Flash point: 129.1±21.8 °C, Calc.^*

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2013 ACD/Labs)

^** Sakamoto, Takao

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H302
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2A	H319
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H312
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H332
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335