Ethyl 4-pyridylacetate
Also known as: ethyl 4-pyridinylacetate, ethyl 2-(pyridin-4-yl)acetate, 4-pyridineacetic acid ethyl ester, ethyl pyridin-4-ylacetate, ethyl 4-pyridineacetate
Ethyl 4-pyridylacetate (CAS 54401-85-3) is a compound in the Pharma Intermediates category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C9H11NO2 and a molecular weight of 165.189 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 18-19 °C(lit.), a boiling point of 252.5±15.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.1±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 106.5±20.4 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Warning and hazard statements H315 — Causes skin irritation, H319 — Causes serious eye irritation and H335 — May cause respiratory irritation. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 54401-85-3
- Jingsj CID
- J-30863-4
- Molecular Formula
- C9H11NO2
- Molecular Weight
- 165.189 g/mol
- Category
- Pharma Intermediates
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | 18-19 °C(lit.) |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 252.5±15.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 1.1±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 106.5±20.4 °C |
| Exact Mass | 165.078979 |
| PSA | 39.19000 |
| LogP | 1.00 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.0±0.5 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.503 |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H315 — Causes skin irritation
- H319 — Causes serious eye irritation
- H335 — May cause respiratory irritation
Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2933399090 |
|---|---|
| Summary | 2933399090. other compounds containing an unfused pyridine ring (whether or not hydrogenated) in the structure. VAT:17.0%. Tax rebate rate:13.0%. . MFN tariff:6.5%. General tariff:20.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Ethyl 4-pyridylacetate?
The CAS number of Ethyl 4-pyridylacetate is 54401-85-3.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Ethyl 4-pyridylacetate?
Ethyl 4-pyridylacetate has molecular formula C9H11NO2 and molecular weight 165.189 g/mol.
Is Ethyl 4-pyridylacetate hazardous?
Ethyl 4-pyridylacetate has GHS signal word Warning and hazard statements H315 — Causes skin irritation; H319 — Causes serious eye irritation; H335 — May cause respiratory irritation.
What are the upstream and downstream products of Ethyl 4-pyridylacetate?
For Ethyl 4-pyridylacetate, Upstream Products: Ethanol, 4-Pyridineacetic acid hydrochloride, 4-Pyridineacetic acid; Downstream Products: 4-[2-(Methylamino)ethyl]pyridine, 2-(pyridin-4-yl)acetamide, 3-Pyridineacetic acid.
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