1,2-Bis(4-pyridyl)ethane
[CAS# 4916-57-8]

Identification

• Classification: Pharmaceutical intermediate >> Heterocyclic compound intermediate >> Pyridine compound >> Pyridine derivative
• Name: 1,2-Bis(4-pyridyl)ethane
• Synonyms: 1,2-Di-4-pyridylethane; NSC 11477
• Molecular Formula: C₁₂H₁₂N₂
• Molecular Weight: 184.24
• CAS Registry Number: 4916-57-8
• EC Number: 225-543-2

Properties

• Density: 1.087±0.06 g/cm³ (20 °C 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 272-273 °C (decomp)^**
• Boiling point: 95 °C (0.6 Torr)^***
• Flash point: 117.2±14.0 °C, Calc.^*

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2014 ACD/Labs)

^** Cadogan, J. I. G.

^*** Ito, Yoshihiko

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

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