4-Methyl-2-pyrimidinecarbonitrile
[CAS# 77768-02-6]

Identification

• Classification: Pharmaceutical intermediate >> Heterocyclic compound intermediate >> Pyrimidine compound >> Methyl pyrimidine
• Name: 4-Methyl-2-pyrimidinecarbonitrile
• Synonyms: 2-Cyano-4-methylpyrimidine; 4-Methylpyrimidine-2-carbonitrile
• Molecular Formula: C₆H₅N₃
• Molecular Weight: 119.12
• CAS Registry Number: 77768-02-6
• EC Number: 839-836-3

Properties

• Solubility: Slightly soluble (9.3 g/L) (25 °C), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.16±0.1 g/cm³ (20 °C 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 52-57 °C (ligroine )^**
• Boiling point: 264.9±33.0 °C (760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Flash point: 100.9±10.6 °C, Calc.^*

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

^** Ochiai, Eiji

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H312
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H302
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H332
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2A	H319