Pyridine N-oxide, 95%
Pyridine N-oxide, 95%
Pyridine N-oxide, 95%
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Pyridine N-oxide, 95%

CAS: 694-59-7 | C5H5NO | 95.101 g/mol
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS694-59-7
IUPAC Namepyridin-1-ium-1-olate
Molecular FormulaC5H5NO
InChI KeyILVXOBCQQYKLDS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES[O-][N+]1=CC=CC=C1
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SpecificationsSpecification SheetSpecification Sheet
FormCrystals or powder or crystalline powder or lumps or chunks or fused solid
Melting Point (clear melt)57.0-69.0?C
Assay (GC)≥94.0%
Water Content (Karl Fischer Titration)≤2.5%
Appearance (Color)White to cream to yellow to pale brown
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Pyridine N-oxide is used in the treatment of Kayser's disease. It is widely used in chemical industry. It can act as catalytic agent.

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Solubility
Soluble in water.

Notes
Hygroscopic. Storage under a nitrogen blanket has been recommended. Store under 2-8°C.
RUO – Research Use Only

General References:

  1. J. V. Quagliano; J. Fujita; G. Franz; D. J. Phillips; J. A. Walmsley; S. Y. Tyree. The Donor Properties of Pyridine N-Oxide. J. Am. Chem. Soc.1961, 83, (18), 3770-3773.
  2. Mild oxidant for conversion of unactivated alkyl halides to aldehydes or ketones: J. Org. Chem., 22, 1135 (1957); 35, 244 (1970); Tetrahedron, 33, 1845 (1977). Substituted acetic acids and their anhydrides: J. Org. Chem., 38, 3737 (1973), as well as ɑ-bromo and ɑ-chloro acids: J. Org. Chem., 31, 3058 (1966); J. Am. Chem. Soc., 89, 4968 (1967), can undergo oxidative decarboxylation to aldehydes and ketones.