4-Pyridineacetic acid ethyl ester
[CAS# 54401-85-3]

Identification

• Classification: Pharmaceutical intermediate >> Heterocyclic compound intermediate >> Pyridine compound >> Pyridine derivative
• Name: 4-Pyridineacetic acid ethyl ester
• Synonyms: (4-Pyridyl)acetic acid ethyl ester; (Pyridin-4-yl)acetic acid ethyl ester; 2-(4-Pyridyl)acetic acid ethyl ester; 2-(Pyridin-4-yl)ethanoic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl 2-(4-pyridinyl)acetate; Ethyl 2-(4-pyridyl)acetate; Ethyl 4-pyridineacetate
• Molecular Formula: C₉H₁₁NO₂
• Molecular Weight: 165.19
• CAS Registry Number: 54401-85-3
• EC Number: 259-150-2

Properties

• Density: 1.086
• Melting point: 18-19 ºC
• Boiling point: 253 ºC
• Refractive index: 1.5013
• Flash point: 107 ºC

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: Xi
• Risk Codes: 36/37/38
• Safety Description: 26;36

Hazard Classification

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