2 5-Dibromo-3-nitropyridine(CAS# 15862-37-0)
Risk and Safety
Risk Codes | 25 – Toxic if swallowed |
Safety Description | 45 – In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label whenever possible.) |
UN IDs | UN 2811 6.1 / PGIII |
WGK Germany | 3 |
Hazard Class | IRRITANT |
Introduction
2,5-Dibromo-3-nitropyridine (2,5-dibromo-3-nitropyridine) is an organic compound. Some of the properties, uses, preparation and safety information of 2,5-dibromo-3-nitropyridine are given below:
Properties:
- Appearance : 2,5-Dibromo-3-nitropyridine is a yellow solid.
- Solubility : 2,5-Dibromo-3-nitropyridine is soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol, dimethyl sulfoxide and dichloromethane and insoluble in water.
Uses:
- 2,5-Dibromo-3-nitropyridine is used as an intermediate in organic synthesis.
- It is also used in the preparation of nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compounds, such as pyridine derivatives.
Method of Preparation:
- Preparation of 2,5-dibromo-3-nitropyridine is usually carried out by synthetic reactions. A common synthetic route is to obtain the target product from pyridine as a starting material by bromination and nitration. The exact synthetic steps can be adapted as required.
Safety Information:
- 2,5-Dibromo-3-nitropyridine poses no particularly significant safety risks under normal conditions of use.
- However, as a chemical, normal laboratory safety practices must be followed. Contact with skin, eyes and mucous membranes should be avoided. Personal protective measures such as gloves, goggles and laboratory coat should be observed during handling.
- In case of accidental ingestion or inhalation of the compound, seek immediate medical attention. In case of skin or eye contact, flush immediately with plenty of water and seek medical assistance.