407-21-6

Basic information

• Product Name: 3-Fluoro-5-methylpyridine
• Synonyms: 3-FLUORO-5-METHYLPYRIDINE;3-FLUORO-5-PICOLINE;5-FLUORO-3-PICOLINE;5-Fluoro-3-Methylpyridine
• CAS NO: 407-21-6
• Molecular Formula: C₆H₆FN
• Molecular Weight: 111.12
• EINECS: 206-980-8
• Product Categories: Pyridine;Pyridines, Pyrimidines, Purines and Pteredines;Pyridines;Boronic Acid;Fluorine series
• Mol File: 407-21-6.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 132.381 °C at 760 mmHg
• Flash Point: 33.863 °C
• Appearance: /
• Density: 1.077 g/cm³
• Vapor Pressure: 7.66mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: 1.477
• PKA: 3.10±0.20(Predicted)
• CAS DataBase Reference: 3-Fluoro-5-methylpyridine(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: 3-Fluoro-5-methylpyridine(407-21-6)
• EPA Substance Registry System: 3-Fluoro-5-methylpyridine(407-21-6)

Safety Data

• Hazard Codes: Xn
• Statements: 22-36
• Safety Statements: 26
• Hazardous Substances Data: 407-21-6(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

3-Fluoro-5-methylpyridine is an organic chemical compound with the molecular formula C6H6FN. It is a pyridine derivative containing a fluorine atom and a methyl group attached to the pyridine ring. 3-Fluoro-5-methylpyridine is commonly used as a building block in organic synthesis, especially in the pharmaceutical industry for the production of various pharmaceutical drugs and intermediates. It is also used as a reagent in chemical reactions and as a solvent in organic synthesis. 3-Fluoro-5-methylpyridine is known for its distinctive odor and is considered to be a flammable liquid. It should be handled and stored with proper care and in accordance with safety guidelines.

InChI:InChI=1/C6H6FN/c1-5-3-2-4-6(7)8-5/h2-4H,1H3

Upstream product

• 18344-51-9 2-amino-3-methyl-5-nitropyridine 

Downstream Products

• 350-04-9 5-fluoro-3-pyridinecarbonyl chloride 
• 114995-63-0 (2-Amino-3,5-difluoro-phenyl)-(5-fluoro-pyridin-3-yl)-methanone 
• 22620-32-2 (5-fluoropyridin-3-yl)methanol 
• 39891-04-8 5-fluoropyridine-3-carboxaldehyde 
• 455-70-9 5-fluoro-3-pyridinecarboxylic acid methyl ester