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Pyridine hydrochloride, 98%
Description
Pyridine hydrochloride is a classical reagent for cleavage of aryl methyl ethers at 200-220o. It is also used in the demethylation of 4,5-dimethyl-7-methoxy-1-tetralone.
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Pyridine hydrochloride is a classical reagent for cleavage of aryl methyl ethers at 200-220o. It is also used in the demethylation of 4,5-dimethyl-7-methoxy-1-tetralone.
Solubility
Soluble in water (85 g/100 ml) and methanol.
Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. It is hygroscopic in nature.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | ∼145°C |
Boiling Point | 222°C to 224°C |
Quantity | 50 g |
Beilstein | 3615340 |
Sensitivity | Hygroscopic |
Solubility Information | Soluble in water (85g/100 ml) and methanol. |
Formula Weight | 115.56 |
Percent Purity | 98% |
Chemical Name or Material | Pyridine hydrochloride |
Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H302+H312+H332-H315-H319-H335 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H302-H315-H319-H335 Harmful if swallowed. 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-P362-P501c |
EINECSNumber | 211-027-4 |
RTECSNumber | UT4375000 |
TSCA | Yes |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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