Quinoline

[91-22-5] C8H7N (MW 129.16) InChI = 1/C9H7N/c1-2-6-9-8(4-1)5-3-7-10-9/h1-7H InChIKey = SMWDFEZZVXVKRB-UHFFFAOYAU (useful as a base, solvent and/or catalyst, especially for decarboxylation reactions1 and the Rosenmund reaction2, 3) Physical Data: mp −15 °C; bp 237.6 °C;4 steam volatile; d 1.0858 g cm−3 at 30 °C; pKa 9.5.5 Solubility: sol ethanol, ethyl ether, acetone, carbon disulfide; more readily sol hot water than cold water; quinoline dissolves sulfur, phosphorus, and arsenic trioxide. Form Supplied in: colorless liquid. Analysis of Reagent Purity: GLC. Purification: distillation. Handling, Storage, and Precautions: very hygroscopic; darkens on storage in light; package with protection from light and moisture; LD50 rat (oral) 460 mg kg−1; incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and strong acids.5, 6