Chemical Properties
LIGHT YELLOW CRYSTALS OR CRYSTALLINE POWDER
Uses
4-(4-Nitrobenzyl)pyridine is a chemical used for the detection of epoxides and methylating reagents.
Uses
4-(4-Nitrobenzyl)pyridine is used in tests for alkylating agents1 and in a spectroscopic method for phosgene determination.2
Uses
4-(4-Nitrobenzyl)pyridine is used in spectroscopic method for the determination of phosgene. It is also used in tests for alkylating agents.
Purification Methods
Crystallise PNBP from aqueous EtOH or cyclohexane. The hydrochloride has m 194-196o(dec, from EtOH), and the picrate has m 168o(dec, from EtOH/EtOAc). [Beilstein 20 II 272, 20/7 V 564.]