1122-54-9

Basic information

• Product Name: 4-Acetylpyridine
• Synonyms: METHYL 4-PYRIDYL KETONE;4-ACETYLPYRIDINE;AKOS BBS-00003233;1-(4-pyridinyl)-ethanon;1-(4-Pyridinyl)ethanone;1-pyridin-4-yl-ethanone;4-acetyl-pyridin;4-Pyridyl methyl ketone
• CAS NO: 1122-54-9
• Molecular Formula: C₇H₇NO
• Molecular Weight: 121.14
• EINECS: 214-350-9
• Product Categories: ACETYLGROUP;Pyridine;Heterocyclic Compounds;CHIRAL CHEMICALS;Heterocycle-Pyridine series
• Mol File: 1122-54-9.mol

Chemical Properties

• Melting Point: 13-16 °C(lit.)
• Boiling Point: 212 °C(lit.)
• Flash Point: >230 °F
• Appearance: brown-yellowish/Liquid
• Density: 1.095 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
• Vapor Pressure: 0.17mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: n20/D 1.529(lit.)
• Storage Temp.: Store below +30°C.
• Solubility: Chloroform, Ethyl Acetate
• PKA: pK1: 3.505(+1) (25°C)
• Water Solubility: insoluble
• BRN: 107629
• CAS DataBase Reference: 4-Acetylpyridine(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: 4-Acetylpyridine(1122-54-9)
• EPA Substance Registry System: 4-Acetylpyridine(1122-54-9)

Safety Data

• Hazard Codes: Xi,Xn
• Statements: 36/37/38-36/38-22
• Safety Statements: 26-36-37/39
• WGK Germany: 3
• RTECS: OB5426000
• F: 8
• TSCA: Yes
• Hazardous Substances Data: 1122-54-9(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Uses

Used in Pharmaceutical Industry:
4-Acetylpyridine is used as an intermediate in the synthesis of nitrogen-containing bicyclic heterocycles and other organic compounds. These compounds are essential in the development of various pharmaceutical products, making 4-acetylpyridine a valuable component in the pharmaceutical industry.
Used in Chemical Synthesis:
4-Acetylpyridine is used as a reactant in the preparation of semicarbazones through its reaction with 2and 4-formylpyridine (H3FoPyS, H4FoPyS). This reaction is crucial in the synthesis of various organic compounds, showcasing the versatility of 4-acetylpyridine in chemical synthesis.
Used in Organic Chemistry Research:
4-Acetylpyridine is used as a starting material in the synthesis of various organic compounds, such as 2-chloro-6-ethoxy-4-β-(2-thienyl)acryloylpyridine, which is obtained by reacting acetylpyridine with thiophene-2-carboxaldehyde. 4-Acetylpyridine can be further reacted with malononitrile in refluxing ethanol in the presence of piperidine as a catalyst to afford the cyanoaminopyrane derivative. The use of 4-acetylpyridine in these reactions highlights its importance in organic chemistry research.
Used in Tobacco Industry:
4-Acetylpyridine is also present in mainstream cigarette smoke, indicating its presence in the tobacco industry. While the specific application in this industry is not explicitly mentioned, it is likely that 4-acetylpyridine plays a role in the chemical composition of cigarette smoke, which may have implications for the tobacco industry's product development and understanding of the chemical components in cigarettes.

Air & Water Reactions

Soluble in water.

Reactivity Profile

4-Acetylpyridine is incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and strong reducing agents. . Amines are chemical bases. They neutralize acids to form salts plus water. These acid-base reactions are exothermic. The amount of heat that is evolved per mole of amine in a neutralization is largely independent of the strength of the amine as a base. Amines may be incompatible with isocyanates, halogenated organics, peroxides, phenols (acidic), epoxides, anhydrides, and acid halides. Flammable gaseous hydrogen is generated by amines in combination with strong reducing agents, such as hydrides.

Fire Hazard

4-Acetylpyridine is probably combustible.

InChI:InChI=1/C7H7NO/c1-6(9)7-2-4-8-5-3-7/h2-5H,1H3

Upstream product

• 536-75-4 4-Ethylpyridine 
• 100-48-1 pyridine-4-carbonitrile 
• 917-64-6 methyl magnesium iodide 
• 1570-45-2 isonicotinic acid ethylester 
• 141-78-6 ethyl acetate 
• 530-40-5 N,N-diethylisonicotinamide 
• 917-54-4 methyllithium 
• 72990-94-4 γ-(1-dimethylaminovinyl)pyridine 
• 586-96-9 Nitrosobenzene 
• 111400-20-5 methyl{[(Z)-3-methylhex-2-en-4-yl]methylene}amine N-oxide 
• 59020-06-3 4-trimethylstannyl-pyridine 
• 2719-27-9 cyclohexanylcarbonyl chloride 
• 7630-04-8 1-methyl-4-acetylpyridinium iodide 
• 603-35-0 triphenylphosphine 

Downstream Products

• 35081-79-9 1-(morpholin-4-yl)-2-(pyridin-4-yl)ethanethione 
• 91803-29-1 isonicotinic acid-(1-[4]pyridyl-ethylidenehydrazide) 
• 42899-59-2 1,3-bis(pyridin-4-yl)propane-1,3-dione 
• 399-06-4 4,4,4-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-4-yl)butane-1,3-dione 
• 122724-85-0 2-methyl-1,5-diphenyl-2-[4]pyridyl-2,5-dihydro-1H-imidazo[4,5-b]phenazine 
• 14228-23-0 2-(pyridin-4-yl)quinoline-4-carboxylic acid 
• 109352-15-0 4-methoxy-benzoic acid-[(1-[4]pyridyl-ethylidene)-hydrazide] 
• 53940-08-2 (E)-3-phenyl-1-(pyridine-4-yl)prop-2-ene-1-one 
• 109352-09-2 benzoic acid-[(1-[4]pyridyl-ethylidene)-hydrazide] 
• 109760-73-8 4-acetylpyridine-salicyloylhydrazone 
• 3115-21-7 4-Acetyl-pyridin-thiosemicarbazon 
• 52089-02-8 2-(pyridin-4-yl)quinoline 
• 109354-54-3 4-nitro-benzoic acid-[(1-[4]pyridyl-ethylidene)-hydrazide] 
• 30235-28-0 4-pyridin-4-yl-thiazol-2-ylamine 

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