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2-Aminopyridine
Pyridinamine.

Identifiers & Physical Properties
| CAS No. | 24843-39-8 |
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| Molecular formula | C5H6N2 |
| Average molar mass | 94.11 g/mol |
| Monoisotopic mass | 94.05309819 g/mol |
| SMILES | Nc1ccccn1 |
| InChIKey | ICSNLGPSRYBMBD-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| PubChem CID | 10439 |
| ChEMBL | CHEMBL21619 |
| EC No. | 207-988-4 |
| DTXSID | DTXSID0024505 |
Chemical & Physical Properties
| XLogP | 0.5 |
|---|---|
| Topological polar surface area | 38.9 |
| Hydrogen bond donors | 1 |
| Hydrogen bond acceptors | 2 |
| Rotatable bonds | 0 |
| Heavy atoms | 7 |
| Formal charge | 0 |
| Complexity | 54 |
| Chemical classes | Nitrogen Compounds -> PyridinesFlammable agents - 2nd degree |
| pH | BASE |
| SpringerMaterials Properties | Molecular structure |
| LogP (partition coefficient) | log Kow= 0.480.49 |
| Odor | Characteristic odor |
| Density | 1.065 @ 20 °C/4 °C1.07 @25 °C1.0068 (rough estimate) |
| Color/Form | White leaflets or large colorless crystalsWHITE POWDER OR CRYSTALSWhite powder, leaflets, or crystals.Leaflets, or large crystals |
| Solubility | 10 to 50 mg/mL at 66 °F (NTP, 1992)Soluble in alcohol, benzene, ether, and hot petrol ether>100 g/100 g water @ 20 °CSoluble in ethanol, ethyl ether, and acetoneWater solubility: >100g/100mL at 20 °CSolubility in water: very good |
| Flash point | 198 °F (NTP, 1992)198 ° F68 °C, 154 °F (closed cup)68 °C c.c. |
| Boiling point | 399 to 410 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992)210.6 °CBoiling point: 104-106 °C @ 20 mm Hg211 °C411 °F210.6 °C @760 [mm Hg]165.6°C (rough estimate) |
| Decomposition | DANGEROUSWHEN HEATED TO DECOMP IT EMITS HIGHLY TOXIC FUMES OF /NITROGEN OXIDES/. |
| Melting point | 138 to 140 °F (NTP, 1992)58.1 °C58 °C137 °F |
| Refractive index | 1.5000 (estimate) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Pyridinamine (26445-05-6) |
Safety & Regulations
| GHS classification | This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 1.3% (2 of 156) of reports.DangerH301 (98.7%): Toxic if swallowed [Danger Acute toxicity, oral]P261, P262, P264, P264+P265, P270, P271, P273, P280, P301+P316, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P316, P317, P319, P321, P330, P332+P317, P337+P317, P361+P364, P362+P364, P391, P403+P233, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)Aggregated GHS information provided per 156 reports by companies from 24 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory. Each notification may be associated with multiple companies. |
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| Regulatory information | Chemical: 2-PyridinamineStatus: Active Update: 25-02-2021 https://echa.europa.eu/registration-dossier/-/registered-dossier/215002-Aminopyridine: Does not have an individual approval but may be used under an appropriate group standardThe New Jersey Worker and Community Right to Know Act requires public and private employers to provide information about hazardous substances at their workplaces. (N.J.S.A. 34:5A-1 et. seq.) |
| DOT label | Poison |
| Fire hazards | This chemical is combustible. (NTP, 1992)Excerpt from ERG Guide 153 [Substances - Toxic and/or Corrosive (Combustible)]:· Combustible material: may burn but does not ignite readily.Combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire. Finely dispersed particles form explosive mixtures in air. |
| Health hazards | Excerpt from NIOSH Pocket Guide for 2-Aminopyridine:Excerpt from ERG Guide 153 [Substances - Toxic and/or Corrosive (Combustible)]:· TOXIC and/or CORROSIVEinhalation, ingestion or skin contact with material may cause severe injury or death. |
| Hazards summary | A chemical plant worker died after a spill which contaminated his clothing. He did not remove his clothing, and symptoms began about 2 hours after the exposure with headache and dizziness followed by respiratory distress and convulsions. [ACGIH] See Pyridine. |
| DOT ID and guide | 2671 153 |
| Reactive group |
Applications & Uses
General Description
Aminopyridine is a white or clear colored crystalline solid. Pyridinamine. is soluble in water and alcohol. Pyridinamine. is toxic by ingestion and by inhalation of the dust. Pyridinamine. is used to make pharmaceuticals and dyes.