| Purity / Analysis Method | >98.0%(GC)(T) |
| Molecular Formula / Molecular Weight | C7H6N2 = 118.14 |
| Physical State (20 deg.C) | Solid |
| Store Under Inert Gas | Store under inert gas |
| Condition to Avoid | Air Sensitive |
| CAS RN | 20970-75-6 |
| PubChem Substance ID | 87566417 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00190585 |
3-Methylpyridine-2-carbonitrile
Purity : >98.0%(GC)(T)
CAS No.: 20970-75-6
EC No.: 244-131-3
EC Name: 3-methylpyridine-2-carbonitrile
ECHA Name: 3-methylpyridine-2-carbonitrile
Synonyms:
2-Cyano-3-methylpyridine
20970-75-6
3-Methylpicolinonitrile
3-Methylpyridine-2-carbonitrile
2-cyano-3-methyl pyridine
Specification & Properties
Specifications:
| Appearance | White to Orange to Green powder to crystal |
| Purity(GC) | min. 98.0 % |
| Purity(Nonaqueous Titration) | min. 98.0 % |
| Melting point | 84.0 to 87.0 deg.C |
Properties:
| Melting Point | 86 deg.C |
| Boiling Point | 142 deg.C/38 mmHg |
| Solubility (soluble in) | Methanol |
Safety & Regulations
Safety Information:
| Chemical Safety |  |
| Signal Word | Danger |
| Hazard Statements | H301 : Toxic if swallowed. H315 : Causes skin irritation. H319 : Causes serious eye irritation. |
| Precautionary Statements | P501 : Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant. P270 : Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P264 : Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P280 : Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face protection. P302 + P352 : IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. P337 + P313 : If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention. P305 + P351 + P338 : IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P362 + P364 : Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P332 + P313 : If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. P301 + P310 + P330 : IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. Rinse mouth. P405 : Store locked up. |
Related Laws:
Transport Information:
| UN Number | UN3439 |
| Class | 6.1 |
| Packing Group | III |
Hazard Classification:
Warning!
According to the classification provided by companies to ECHA in CLP notifications this substance
causes serious eye irritation,
is harmful if swallowed,
is harmful in contact with skin,
is harmful if inhaled,
causes skin irritation and
may cause respiratory irritation.
