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Product Name:
4-methylquinoline
Formula:
C10H9N
Synonyms:
4-Methylquinoline;Lepidine
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CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
| Physical Description | Colorless, oily liquid; Turns reddish-brown upon exposure to light; [Merck Index] Light yellow liquid; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] |
|---|---|
| Color/Form | Colorless, oily liquid |
| Odor | Quinoline odor |
| Boiling Point | 261-263 °C |
| Melting Point | 9.5 °C |
| Solubility | Slightly soluble in water |
| Density | 1.0826 @ 20 °C |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.0064 [mmHg] |
| LogP | log Kow = 2.61 |
| Henry's Law Constant | Henry's Law constant = 7.60X10-7 atm-cu m/mole @ 25 °C /Estimated/ |
| Stability/Shelf Life | Protect from light. |
| Refractive Index | Index of refraction: 1.6200 @ 20 °C |
| Dissociation Constants | pKa = 5.67 at 20 °C (conjugate acid) |
| Kovats Retention Index | 1357 1376 1357 1376 1357 1347 235.54 |
| Other Experimental Properties | Turns reddish-brown in light |
| Chemical Classes | Nitrogen Compounds -> Quinolines |
SAFETY INFORMATION
| Signal word | Warning |
|---|---|
| Pictogram(s) |
![]() Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P271:Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. |
COMPUTED DESCRIPTORS
| Molecular Weight | 143.18 g/mol |
|---|---|
| XLogP3 | 2.6 |
| Hydrogen Bond Donor Count | 0 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count | 1 |
| Rotatable Bond Count | 0 |
| Exact Mass | 143.073499291 g/mol |
| Monoisotopic Mass | 143.073499291 g/mol |
| Topological Polar Surface Area | 12.9 Ų |
| Heavy Atom Count | 11 |
| Formal Charge | 0 |
| Complexity | 133 |
| Isotope Atom Count | 0 |
| Defined Atom Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Defined Bond Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Covalently-Bonded Unit Count | 1 |
| Compound Is Canonicalized | Yes |
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
description
4-methylquinoline is a methylquinoline carrying a methyl substituent at position 4. It has a role as a mutagen.

