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2-Amino-4-ethylpyridine, 97%
Description
2-Amino-4-ethylpyridine is used as a precursor to prepare 1-ethyl-3-[5-(7-ethyl-imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-2-yl)-2-hydroxy-phenyl]-urea. It is also used as an intermediate in organic synthesis. It is considered as an analogue of pirlimycin, which acts as an antibiotic.
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2-Amino-4-ethylpyridine is used as a precursor to prepare 1-ethyl-3-[5-(7-ethyl-imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-2-yl)-2-hydroxy-phenyl]-urea. It is also used as an intermediate in organic synthesis. It is considered as an analogue of pirlimycin, which acts as an antibiotic.
Solubility
Soluble in water, hexane, ethyl acetate and methyl tert-butyl ether.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong acids and bases. Store in a cool place.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 65°C to 69°C |
Quantity | 2.5 g |
UN Number | UN2811 |
Solubility Information | Soluble in water,hexane,ethyl acetate and methyl tert-butyl ether. |
Formula Weight | 122.17 |
Percent Purity | 97% |
Chemical Name or Material | 2-Amino-4-ethylpyridine |
Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H302+H332-H311-H315-H319-H335 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H311-H302-H332-H315-H319-H335 Toxic in contact with skin. Harmful if swallowed. Harmful if inhaled. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. |
Precautionary Statement | P261-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P301+P312-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P330-P332+P313-P361-P363-P501c |
DOTInformation | Transport Hazard Class: 6.1; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: TOXIC SOLIDS, ORGANIC, N.O.S. |
EINECSNumber | 251-430-2 |
TSCA | No |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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