LIGHT YELLOW CRYSTALS OR CRYSTALLINE POWDER
4-(4-Nitrobenzyl)pyridine is a chemical used for the detection of epoxides and methylating reagents.
4-(4-Nitrobenzyl)pyridine is used in tests for alkylating agents1 and in a spectroscopic method for phosgene determination.2
4-(4-Nitrobenzyl)pyridine is used in spectroscopic method for the determination of phosgene. It is also used in tests for alkylating agents.
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.]