2-Amino-4-ethylpyridine

CAS NO.：33252-32-3
Empirical Formula: C7H10N2
Molecular Weight: 122.17
MDL number: MFCD00129025
EINECS: 251-430-2
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2025-07-04 15:06:38

What is 2-Amino-4-ethylpyridine?

Chemical properties

White crystalline powder

The Uses of 2-Amino-4-ethylpyridine

2-Amino-4-ethylpyridine is used as a precursor to prepare 1-ethyl-3-[5-(7-ethyl-imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-2-yl)-2-hydroxy-phenyl]-urea. It is also used as an intermediate in organic synthesis. It is considered as an analogue of pirlimycin, which acts as an antibiotic.

The Uses of 2-Amino-4-ethylpyridine

An analogue of pirlimycin, an antibiotic

Properties of 2-Amino-4-ethylpyridine

Melting point:	50-52°C
Boiling point:	100-103°C/4 mm
Density	1.037±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)
storage temp.	under inert gas (nitrogen or Argon) at 2–8 °C
solubility	Hexane, Ethyl Acetate, Methyl tert-Butyl Ether
form	Solid
pka	7.29±0.11(Predicted)
color	Brown Crystalline
Water Solubility	Soluble in water, hexane, ethyl acetate and methyl tert-butyl ether.
CAS DataBase Reference	33252-32-3(CAS DataBase Reference)

Safety information for 2-Amino-4-ethylpyridine

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Skull and Crossbones Acute Toxicity GHS06
GHS Hazard Statements	H302:Acute toxicity,oral H311:Acute toxicity,dermal H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H332:Acute toxicity,inhalation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P309:IF exposed or if you feel unwell: P310:Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.