2-Amino-5-methylpyridine
[CAS# 1603-41-4]

Identification

• Classification: Chemical pesticide >> Insecticide intermediate
• Name: 2-Amino-5-methylpyridine
• Synonyms: 2-Amino-5-picoline; 5-Methyl-2-pyridylamine; 5-Methylpyridin-2-amine
• Molecular Formula: C₆H₈N₂
• Molecular Weight: 108.14
• CAS Registry Number: 1603-41-4
• EC Number: 216-503-5

Properties

• Density: 227
• Melting point: 76-77 ºC
• Boiling point: 227 ºC

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: T
• Risk Codes: R25;R36/37/38
• Safety Description: S26;S28A;S37/39;S45

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	3	H301
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	3	H311
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	3	H331
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	2	H411
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2A	H319