3-Aminopyridine
[CAS# 462-08-8]

Identification

• Classification: Pharmaceutical intermediate >> Heterocyclic compound intermediate >> Pyridine compound >> Aminopyridine
• Name: 3-Aminopyridine
• Synonyms: 3-Pyridinamine; beta-Aminopyridine
• Molecular Formula: C₅H₆N₂
• Molecular Weight: 94.12
• CAS Registry Number: 462-08-8
• EC Number: 207-322-2

Properties

• Melting point: 60-63 ºC
• Boiling point: 248 ºC
• Flash point: 124 ºC

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: T
• Risk Codes: R25;R36/37/38
• Safety Description: S26;S28B;S37/39;S45

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	3	H311
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	3	H301
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	3	H331
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure	STOT RE	2	H373
Acute hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Acute	1	H400
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	1	H410
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	2	H300
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	2	H330
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	2	H310
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	2	H331
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	3	H412