4-methylpyridine (C6H7N)

4-Methylpyridine is used as a chemical intermediate in the synthesis of various organic compounds. 

Common synonyms: 4-Picoline, gamma-Picoline, para-Picoline (French)

Properties of 4-methylpyridine (C6H7N):

  • Boiling point: The boiling point of 4-Methylpyridine is around 144°C.
  • Melting point: The melting point of 4-Methylpyridine is around -78°C.
  • Protection and prevention: wear suitable personal protective equipment, handle in a well-ventilated area, avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing, do not inhale vapours, do not ingest

> About these data

Formula C6H7N
International name 4-methylpyridine
French name 4-Méthylpyridine
CAS 108-89-4
EINECS 200-281-1
Filter ARI
IP (eV)
Vapour density (air = 1) 3,2
Conversion (1 ppm =) 3,81
LIE 1.3 %
LSE 8.7 %
VLEP CT (15mn)
VLEP (8h)
STEL (15 min.)
TWA (8h)

Gas detectors for 4-methylpyridine (C6H7N)

A 4-methylpyridine (C6H7N) gas detector can accurately measure the concentrations of this explosive gas; it is therefore recommended to choose a 4-methylpyridine (C6H7N) detection in explosive mode, with a measurement expressed as a percentage of LEL (explosimeter).

MX4-EXPLO flammable gas detector (explosimeter)

Détecteur gaz inflammable explosimètre MX4-EXPLO

X-am 2500 Portable 4-gas detector

Détecteur 4 gaz portable X-am 2500

Gas leak detectors - Catharometer GT Series

Détecteur de fuites de gaz - Catharomètre GT Series

Radius BZ1 Area monitor

Balise de surveillance de zone Radius BZ1

OLCT10 Fixed gas detector

Détecteur gaz fixe OLCT10

OLCT100 Fixed Gas Detector

Détecteur de gaz fixe OLCT100

SensePoint XCD ATEX gas detector with display

Détecteur gaz ATEX avec afficheur SensePoint XCD

KwikSense PID VOC Detector

Détecteur COV KwikSense PID

Self-contained breathing apparatus for 4-methylpyridine (C6H7N)

4-methylpyridine (C6H7N) is a toxic, asphyxiating gas with a high risk of suffocation, so we recommend an open-circuit breathing apparatus (ARICO), an air-supply system for long-duration operations and a self-rescue mask for emergency evacuations.

R-PAS complete SCBA kit

Appareil respiratoire isolant complet R-PAS

PSS 3000 Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)

Appareil respiratoire à circuit ouvert PSS 3000

PSS Airboss firefighter self-contained breathing apparatus

Appareil respiratoire isolant pompiers PSS Airboss

X-plore 9300 supplied air system

Système à adduction d’air X-plore 9300

M20.2 self-rescue mask

Masque auto sauveteur M20.2

Self-rescuers OXY SR30 & OXY SR60

Auto-sauveteurs OXY SR30 & OXY SR60

SK 1203 Escape breathing device

Appareil respiratoire d’évacuation SK 1203

Saver CF emergency SCBA

ARI de secours Saver CF
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