Pyridine
Chemical Formula: C5H5N
Product Description
Pyridine is a basic heterocyclic organic compound, a colourless to slightly yellow liquid with a sharp, unpleasant odour. It is an important solvent and chemical building block used in pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, vitamins, and dye manufacturing. Ganga Chemicals supplies consistent-quality Pyridine for industrial and pharmaceutical applications pan India.
Available Grades
- Technical Grade
- Industrial Grade
- Pharma Grade
Industries Served
- Pharmaceuticals
- Agrochemicals & Pesticides
- Vitamins & Nutraceuticals
- Dyes & Intermediates
- Rubber & Plastics
Technical Specifications
Parameter | Specification |
Appearance | Clear to pale yellow liquid |
Purity (Pyridine) | ≥ 99.5% |
Boiling Point | 115–116°C |
Density | 0.978–0.982 g/cm³ |
Water Content | ≤ 0.05% |
Non-volatile Residue | ≤ 0.001% |
Applications
- Solvent and base in pharmaceutical synthesis (anti-TB drugs, antihistamines)
- Synthesis of vitamin B3 (niacin) and vitamin B6 (pyridoxine)
- Herbicide and pesticide manufacturing (paraquat, diquat, chlorpyrifos intermediates)
- Denaturant for ethanol in industrial and laboratory applications
- Solvent in electroplating and surface finishing
- Dye intermediate in textile chemical synthesis