4-Methoxy-2-methylpyridine
[CAS# 24103-75-1]

Identification

• Classification: Pharmaceutical intermediate >> Heterocyclic compound intermediate >> Pyridine compound >> Methylpyridine
• Name: 4-Methoxy-2-methylpyridine
• Synonyms: 4-Methoxy-2-picoline
• Molecular Formula: C₇H₉NO
• Molecular Weight: 123.15
• CAS Registry Number: 24103-75-1
• EC Number: 800-486-1

Properties

• Solubility: Sparingly soluble (16 g/L) (25 ºC), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.001±0.06 g/cm³ (20 ºC 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 109.3 ºC^**
• Boiling point: 60 ºC (5 Torr)^***
• Flash point: 65.5±12.0 ºC, Calc.^*

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2018 ACD/Labs)

^** Tung, Yen-Shih; Journal of Medicinal Chemistry 2011, V54(8), P3076-3080.

^*** Endo, Masaru; Yakugaku Zasshi 1960, V80, P875-9.

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

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