4-Methyl-3-pyridinemethanol
[CAS# 4664-27-1]

Identification

• Classification: Pharmaceutical intermediate >> Heterocyclic compound intermediate >> Pyridine compound >> Pyridine derivative
• Name: 4-Methyl-3-pyridinemethanol
• Synonyms: 4-Picoline-3-methanol; NSC 30040
• Molecular Formula: C₇H₉NO
• Molecular Weight: 123.15
• CAS Registry Number: 4664-27-1
• EC Number: 848-642-8

Properties

• Solubility: Freely soluble (100 g/L) (25 °C), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.092±0.06 g/cm³ (20 °C 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 44-46 °C^**
• Boiling point: 125-127 °C (1.5-2.0 Torr)^**
• Flash point: 113.2±23.2 °C, Calc.^*

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2014 ACD/Labs)

^** Bobbitt, J. M.

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

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