| Purity / Analysis Method | >98.0%(GC)(T) |
| Molecular Formula / Molecular Weight | C6H8N2 = 108.14 |
| Physical State (20 deg.C) | Solid |
| Store Under Inert Gas | Store under inert gas |
| Condition to Avoid | Hygroscopic |
| CAS RN | 1603-41-4 |
| PubChem Substance ID | 87562278 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00006328 |
2-Amino-5-methylpyridine
Purity : >98.0%(GC)(T)
CAS No.: 1603-41-4
EC No.: 216-503-5
EC Name: 5-methylpyridin-2-amine
ECHA Name: 5-methyl-2-pyridylamine
Synonyms:
2-Amino-5-methylpyridine
1603-41-4
5-METHYLPYRIDIN-2-AMINE
6-Amino-3-picoline
2-Pyridinamine, 5-methyl-
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 | 76.0 to 79.0 deg.C |
Properties:
| Melting Point | 78 deg.C |
| Boiling Point | 227 deg.C |
| Solubility in water | Completely soluble |
| Solubility (soluble in) | Methanol |
Safety & Regulations
Safety Information:
| Chemical Safety |   |
| Signal Word | Danger |
| Hazard Statements | H301 + H311 : Toxic if swallowed or in contact with skin. 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/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. 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. P361 + P364 : Take off immediately all 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. P302 + P352 + P312 : IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water.Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. P405 : Store locked up. |
Related Laws:
| RTECS# | TJ5141000 |
Transport Information:
| UN Number | UN2811 |
| Class | 6.1 |
| Packing Group | III |
Hazard Classification:
Danger!
According to the classification provided by companies to ECHA in REACH registrations this substance
is toxic if swallowed,
is toxic in contact with skin,
is toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects,
causes serious eye irritation and
causes skin irritation.
