Title: 4-Ethylpyridine
CAS Registry Number: 536-75-4
Additional Names: g-Ethylpyridine
Molecular Formula: C7H9N
Molecular Weight: 107.15
Percent Composition: C 78.46%, H 8.47%, N 13.07%
Literature References: Found in California petr: Hackmann et al., Rec. Trav. Chim. 62, 229 (1943). Best prepd from pyridine by treatment with acetic anhydride and zinc: Dohrn, Horsters, DE 390333 (1924 to Schering); Wibaut, Arens, Rec. Trav. Chim. 60, 119 (1941); Frank, Smith, Org. Synth. 27, 38 (1947). Using iron powder: Tenenbaum, Fand, US 2712019 (1955 to Nepera Chem.).
Properties: Liquid. Obnoxious odor. Turns brown if not very pure. d422 0.9404. bp750 169.6-170.0°. nD18 1.5029. Sparingly sol in water; sol in alcohol, ether.
Boiling point: bp750 169.6-170.0°
Index of refraction: nD18 1.5029
Density: d422 0.9404
CAUTION: Symptoms similar to pyridine, q.v. |