2-Amino-5,6-dimethylpyridine
[CAS# 57963-08-3]

Identification

• Classification: Pharmaceutical intermediate >> Heterocyclic compound intermediate >> Pyridine compound >> Methylpyridine
• Name: 2-Amino-5,6-dimethylpyridine
• Synonyms: 5,6-Dimethyl-2-aminopyridine; 5,6-Dimethylpyridin-2-amine; NSC 95996
• Molecular Formula: C₇H₁₀N₂
• Molecular Weight: 122.17
• CAS Registry Number: 57963-08-3
• EC Number: 814-462-3

Properties

• Solubility: Sparingly soluble (12 g/L) (25 °C), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.039±0.06 g/cm³ (20 °C 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Boiling point: 231.8±35.0 °C (760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Flash point: 116.9±13.1 °C, Calc.^*

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2015 ACD/Labs)

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335