2-Cyanopyridine
[CAS# 100-70-9]

Identification

• Classification: Pharmaceutical intermediate >> Heterocyclic compound intermediate >> Pyridine compound >> Cyanopyridine
• Name: 2-Cyanopyridine
• Synonyms: Picolinonitrile
• Molecular Formula: C₆H₄N₂
• Molecular Weight: 104.11
• CAS Registry Number: 100-70-9
• EC Number: 202-880-3

Properties

• Density: 1.081
• Melting point: 26-28 ºC
• Boiling point: 212-215 ºC
• Refractive index: 1.5288
• Flash point: 89 ºC
• Water solubility: immiscible

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: Xn
• Risk Codes: R20/21/22
• Safety Description: S24/25

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H302
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H332
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H312
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2A	H319
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	3	H311
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	3	H301