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4-Ethynylpyridine hydrochloride, 97%
Description
4-pyridylacetylene hydrochloride is used in the preparation of alkynyl platinum(II) compounds with dichloro (1,2-bis(diphenylphosphino)ethane)platinium(II) complex in the presence of base and copper iodide as catalyst. It is used as an intermediate in the synthesis of 1,4-bis(4-pyridyl)butadiyne.
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4-pyridylacetylene hydrochloride is used in the preparation of alkynyl platinum(II) compounds with dichloro (1,2-bis(diphenylphosphino)ethane)platinium(II) complex in the presence of base and copper iodide as catalyst. It is used as an intermediate in the synthesis of 1,4-bis(4-pyridyl)butadiyne.
Notes
Hygroscopic. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | ∽150°C (decomposition) |
Quantity | 5 g |
Formula Weight | 139.58 |
Percent Purity | 97% |
Chemical Name or Material | 4-Ethynylpyridine hydrochloride |
Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H315-H319-H335 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H315-H319-H335 Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. |
Precautionary Statement | P261-P264b-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P362-P501c |
TSCA | No |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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