Pyridine

Pyridine is a colorless, flammable liquid that is highly toxic and used as a chemical intermediate. It is mainly used in the production of plastics, synthetic fibers, rubber, and pesticides. Pyridine is also used as a solvent in dyes and perfumes, as well as in paints and printing inks. Pyridine is a yellow-colored crystalline compound with a pungent odor. It is highly soluble in water, soluble in alcohol, and insoluble in oils. The pyridine molecule consists of a nitrogen atom bound to three carbon atoms. Pyridine is one of the simplest compounds of the heterocyclic compound family, which includes compounds such as quinoline and quinoxaline. The compounds have the molecular formula C3H4N, which is composed of a central nitrogen atom surrounded by three carbon atoms.