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Pyridine-N-oxide
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Pyridine-N-oxide is the heterocyclic compound with the formula C5H5NO. This colourless, hygroscopic solid is the product of the oxidation of pyridine. It was originally prepared using peroxyacids as the oxidising agent. The compound is used infrequently as an oxidizing reagent in organic synthesis.[1]
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Preferred IUPAC name
1λ5-Pyridin-1-one | |||
Other names
Pyridine-1-oxide | |||
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.010.705 ![]() | ||
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C5H5NO | |||
Molar mass | 95.101 g·mol−1 | ||
Appearance | Colourless solid | ||
Melting point | 65 to 66 °C (149 to 151 °F; 338 to 339 K) | ||
Boiling point | 270 °C (518 °F; 543 K) | ||
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Acidity (pKa) | 0.8 (of conjugate acid) | ||
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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