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4-Bromo-2-methylpyridine, 97%
Description
4-Bromo-2-methylpyridine is used as a starting material in the preparation of crown-ester-bipyridines and viologens through sodium or nickel reductive coupling, side chain oxidation and esterification. Further, it serves as an important raw material and intermediate in organic synthesis, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals and in dyes.
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4-Bromo-2-methylpyridine is used as a starting material in the preparation of crown-ester-bipyridines and viologens through sodium or nickel reductive coupling, side chain oxidation and esterification. Further, it serves as an important raw material and intermediate in organic synthesis, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals and in dyes.
Solubility
Miscible with dichloromethane. Immiscible with water.
Notes
Light and moisture sensitive. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, reducing agents, strong acids and bases. Store in a cool place.

Specifications
Specifications
Density | 1.45 |
Boiling Point | 76°C (14 mmHg) |
Flash Point | 79°C (174°F) |
Odor | Characteristic |
Refractive Index | 1.556 |
Quantity | 250 mg |
Solubility Information | Miscible with dichloromethane. Immiscible with water. |
Formula Weight | 172.03 |
Percent Purity | 97% |
Chemical Name or Material | 4-Bromo-2-methylpyridine |
Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H227-H302+H312+H332-H315-H319 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H301-H311-H227-H332-H315-H319 Toxic if swallowed. Toxic in contact with skin. Combustible liquid. Harmful if inhaled. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. |
Precautionary Statement | P210-P261-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P301+P312-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P330-P332+P313-P362-P370+P378q-P501c |
TSCA | No |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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