2,6-Dimethyl-4-cyanopyridine
[CAS# 39965-81-6]

Identification

• Classification: Pharmaceutical intermediate >> Heterocyclic compound intermediate >> Pyridine compound >> Cyanopyridine
• Name: 2,6-Dimethyl-4-cyanopyridine
• Synonyms: 2,6-Dimethyl-4-pyridinecarbonitrile; 2,6-Dimethylisonicotinonitrile; 4-Cyano-2,6-dimethylpyridine; 4-Cyano-2,6-lutidine
• Molecular Formula: C₈H₈N₂
• Molecular Weight: 132.16
• CAS Registry Number: 39965-81-6
• EC Number: 810-359-2

Properties

• Density: 1.05
• Melting point: 80-82 °C
• Boiling point: 229 °C
• Flash point: 92 °C

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

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