2-Amino-4-pyridinecarboxamide
[CAS# 13538-42-6]

Identification

• Classification: Pharmaceutical intermediate >> Heterocyclic compound intermediate >> Pyridine compound >> Aminopyridine
• Name: 2-Amino-4-pyridinecarboxamide
• Synonyms: 2-Aminoisonicotinamide; NSC 522597
• Molecular Formula: C₆H₇N₃O
• Molecular Weight: 137.14
• CAS Registry Number: 13538-42-6
• EC Number: 679-001-9

Properties

• Solubility: Soluble (44 g/L) (25 ºC), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.323±0.06 g/cm³ (20 ºC 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 256-258 ºC^**

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

^** Boovanahalli, Shanthaveerappa K.; Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters 2007, V17(22), P6305-6310.

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	3	H301
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	3	H311
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	3	H331