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2-Amino-5-cyanopyridine, 98%
Description
2-Amino-5-cyanopyridine is an important raw material and intermediate used in organic synthesis, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals and dyestuff fields.
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2-Amino-5-cyanopyridine is an important raw material and intermediate used in organic synthesis, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals and dyestuff fields.
Solubility
Soluble in methanol. Insoluble in water.
Notes
Keep container tightly sealed. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers. Incompatible with oxidizing agents.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 159°C to 164°C |
Boiling Point | 240°C to 250°C (15 mmHg) |
Quantity | 25 g |
UN Number | UN3439 |
Beilstein | 113876 |
Solubility Information | Soluble in methanol. Insoluble in water. |
IUPAC Name | 6-aminopyridine-3-carbonitrile |
Formula Weight | 119.13 |
Percent Purity | 98% |
Chemical Name or Material | 2-Amino-5-cyanopyridine |
Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H301-H312-H315-H319-H332-H335 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H301-H311-H319 Toxic if swallowed. Toxic in contact with skin. Causes serious eye irritation. |
Precautionary Statement | P261-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P301+P310-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P330-P332+P313-P362-P501c |
DOTInformation | Transport Hazard Class: 6.1; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: NITRILES, SOLID, TOXIC, N.O.S. |
TSCA | No |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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