2-Methyl-6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridine-3-carboxylic acid
[CAS# 261635-93-2]

Identification

• Classification: Pharmaceutical intermediate >> Heterocyclic compound intermediate >> Pyridine compound >> Methylpyridine
• Name: 2-Methyl-6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridine-3-carboxylic acid
• Synonyms: 2-Methyl-6-trifluoromethylnicotinic acid
• Molecular Formula: C₈H₆F₃NO₂
• Molecular Weight: 205.13
• CAS Registry Number: 261635-93-2
• EC Number: 670-662-9

Properties

• Solubility: Slightly soluble (4.7 g/L) (25 ºC), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.414±0.06 g/cm³ (20 ºC 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Boiling point: 253.0±40.0 ºC (760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Flash point: 106.8±27.3 ºC, Calc.^*

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

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

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