Pyridine
Industrial Applications
Pyridine is widely used as a versatile solvent and reagent in organic synthesis. It serves as a solvent in acylation, alkylation, and dehydrochlorination reactions due to its basicity and ability to stabilize reactive intermediates. Industrially, Pyridine is incorporated into the production of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, dyes, and rubber products. It is also used in the manufacture of vitamins (such as niacin), corrosion inhibitors, and as a denaturant for ethanol.
Physical Properties
Pyridine is a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a distinctive, strong odor. It is a heterocyclic aromatic compound containing one nitrogen atom in a six-membered ring. Pyridine is completely miscible with water and most organic solvents. It has a relatively low viscosity, a boiling point of approximately 115°C, and exhibits weak basicity compared to aliphatic amines. Its polarity and ability to form hydrogen bonds make it an effective solvent for a broad range of organic materials.
Grade
- Certified
Other Names
- Azabenzine
Form
- Liquid
Abbreviations
- Py
Package Type
- 204L Metal Drum
Shelf Life
- 1825
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