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CAS No. 110-86-1

Pyridine is a basic heterocyclic organic compound, which is structurally related to benzene, with one methine group (=CH−) replaced by a nitrogen atom.

Applications

Pyridine has numerous applications. It is both a versatile solvent and a building block for a variety of other organic compounds.

Pyridine is a starting material in the manufacture of insecticides, herbicides, pharmaceuticals, food flavorings, dyes, rubber chemicals, adhesives, paints, explosives, and disinfectants.

In addition, it is a denaturant for antifreeze mixtures and is sometimes used as a ligand in coordination chemistry.

Features

Pyridine is completely soluble in water, alcohol, ether and benzene. It acts as a scavenger and can catalyse reactions.

Additional Information

Product Specification

Appearance Colourless liquid
Pyridine Content ≥99.9%
Water Content ≤0.10%
Residue after Vapourizing ≤0.01%
Miscibility with Water Clear solution, no turbidity
Chroma (platinum cobalt scale) ≤20 Hazen units

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