4-(4-Nitrobenzyl)pyridine is used in spectroscopic method for the determination of phosgene. It is also used in tests for alkylating agents.
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Applications
4-(4-Nitrobenzyl)pyridine is used in spectroscopic method for the determination of phosgene. It is also used in tests for alkylating agents.
Solubility
Soluble in acetone. Insoluble in water.
Notes
Light sensitive. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong bases and strong acids.
RUO – Research Use Only
Reagent for the determination of phosgene: Analyst, 84, 463 (1959); and other acylating or alkylating species: Talanta, 13 , 1151 (1966); Cancer Research, 30, 1651 (1970); 31, 901 (1971).
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