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2,4,6-Collidine, 99%

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Description

CAS: 108-75-8 | C8H11N | 121.18 g/mol

2,4,6-Collidine is used as a tissue fixative for electron microscopy. It is useful in dehydrohalogenation reactions and acts as a solvent for the cleavage of hindered esters by anhydrous lithium iodide.

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Applications
2,4,6-Collidine is used as a tissue fixative for electron microscopy. It is useful in dehydrohalogenation reactions and acts as a solvent for the cleavage of hindered esters by anhydrous lithium iodide.

Solubility
Slightly miscible with water. Miscible with ether, methanol, acetone, chloroform, benzene, toluene and dilute acids.

Notes
Incompatible with oxidizing agents and strong acids.
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 108-75-8
Molecular Formula C8H11N
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 121.18
MDL Number MFCD00006338
InChI Key BWZVCCNYKMEVEX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym 2,4,6-collidine, gamma-collidine, s-collidine, pyridine, 2,4,6-trimethyl, collidine, sym-collidine, 2,4,6-kollidin, unii-7ie4bk5j5v, 2,4,6-trimethyl-pyridine, .gamma.-collidine
PubChem CID 7953
IUPAC Name 2,4,6-trimethylpyridine
SMILES CC1=CC(C)=NC(C)=C1

Specifications

Melting Point -43°C
Density 0.916
pH 9 to 10
Boiling Point 171°C to 172°C
Flash Point 54°C (129°F)
Odor Unpleasant
Refractive Index 1.498
Quantity 25 mL
UN Number UN1992
Beilstein 107283
Merck Index 14,9718
Solubility Information Slightly miscible with water. Miscible with ether,methanol,acetone,chloroform,benzene,toluene and dilute acids.
Formula Weight 121.18
Percent Purity 99%
Chemical Name or Material 2,4,6-Collidine
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Safety and Handling

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Product Identifier
  • 2,4,6-Collidine
 Signal Word
  • Danger
 Hazard Category
  • Acute toxicity Category 3
  • Acute toxicity Category 4
  • Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
  • Flammable liquid Category 3
  • Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
  • Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
 Hazard Statement
  • H226-Flammable liquid and vapour.
  • H302-Harmful if swallowed.
  • H311-Toxic in contact with skin.
  • H315-Causes skin irritation.
  • H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
  • H332-Harmful if inhaled.
  • H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
 Precautionary Statement
  • P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
  • P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
  • P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
  • P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
  • P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
  • P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.
 Supplemental information
  • MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 2,4,6-Collidine
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RUO – Research Use Only

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