![]() Chemical structures of 2-, 3-, and 4-picoline-N-oxide (left to right) | |
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C6H7NO | |
Molar mass | 109.128 g·mol−1 |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). |
Picoline-N-oxide describes any of three isomers with the formula CH3C5H4NO. All are colorless solids. Their properties and those of pyridine-N-oxide (C5H5NO) are similar.
Parameter | 2-Picoline-N-oxide | 3-Picoline-N-oxide | 4-Picoline-N-oxide |
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Melting point (°C) | 48-50 | 39 | 184 |
Boiling point (°C) | 89-90 (0.8-0.9 Torr) [1] | 156 (16 Torr) | 122-124 (1.5 Torr) |