| Name | 4-Cyanopyridine |
| Synonyms | 4-Cyanopyridine 4-CYANOPYRIDINE 4-cyano Pyridine AKOS BBS-00004486 Isonicotinonitrile ISONICOTINONITRILE 4-PYRIDINECARBONITRILE 4-Pyridinecarbonitrile 4-cyanopyridine (4-CP) Pyridine-4-carbonitrile pyridine-3-carbonitrile ISONICOTINIC ACID NITRILE Topiroxostat impurity B(Isoniazid Impurity 5) |
| CAS | 100-48-1 |
| EINECS | 202-856-2 |
| InChI | InChI=1/C6H4N2/c7-5-6-1-3-8-4-2-6/h1-4H |
| InChIKey | GPHQHTOMRSGBNZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| Molecular Formula | C6H4N2 |
| Molar Mass | 104.11 |
| Density | 1.1145 (rough estimate) |
| Melting Point | 76-79°C(lit.) |
| Boling Point | 196 °C |
| Flash Point | 88 °C |
| Water Solubility | 3.2 g/100ml (16.4 ºC) |
| Solubility | Soluble in ethanol, ether and benzene |
| Vapor Presure | 41.9Pa at 25℃ |
| Appearance | Light brown solid |
| Color | White to off-white |
| Exposure Limit | NIOSH: IDLH 25 mg/m3 |
| BRN | 107712 |
| pKa | pK1:1.90(+1) (25°C) |
| Storage Condition | Sealed in dry,Room Temperature |
| Stability | Stable. Incompatible with strong bases, strong oxidizing agents, strong acids. |
| Sensitive | Easily absorbing moisture |
| Refractive Index | 1.5242 (estimate) |
| MDL | MFCD00006417 |
| Physical and Chemical Properties | Melting point 77-81°C boiling point 196°C flash point 88°C water-soluble 3.2g/16.4 (°C) |
| Use | Used as pharmaceutical and dye intermediates |
| Hazard Symbols | Xn - Harmful![]() |
| Risk Codes | 20/21/22 - Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. |
| Safety Description | S36/37 - Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves. S24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. |
| UN IDs | 3276 |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| HS Code | 29333999 |
| Packing Group | III |
| LogP | 0.46 at 25℃ |
| NIST chemical information | Information provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link) |
| EPA chemical information | Information provided by: ofmpub.epa.gov (external link) |
| overview | 4-cyanopyridine is a white to light yellow needle-like crystal with a characteristic odor. its main use is to be used as an intermediate in medicine and pesticide. |
| Use | Used as an intermediate in medicine and dye Intermediate in medicine, pesticide and dye |