21876-47-1

Basic information

• Product Name: 1-methyl-3-sulphonatopyridinium
• Synonyms: 1-methyl-3-sulphonatopyridinium;1-Methyl-3-sulfonatopyridinium;Nsc158053;1-METHYLPYRIDINIUM 3-SULFONATE
• CAS NO: 21876-47-1
• Molecular Formula: C₆H₇NO₃S
• Molecular Weight: 173.18968
• EINECS: 244-626-4
• Mol File: 21876-47-1.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

• Appearance: /
• CAS DataBase Reference: 1-methyl-3-sulphonatopyridinium(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: 1-methyl-3-sulphonatopyridinium(21876-47-1)
• EPA Substance Registry System: 1-methyl-3-sulphonatopyridinium(21876-47-1)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 21876-47-1(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

1-methyl-3-sulphonatopyridinium, also known as Methyl viologen, is a chemical compound that belongs to the family of viologens. It is a redox-active compound that can undergo reversible oxidation and reduction reactions. Methyl viologen is frequently used as a redox-active probe in biochemical and biophysical studies, due to its ability to accept and donate electrons readily. It is also utilized as a herbicide and pesticide in agriculture. Methyl viologen is toxic to humans and can cause skin and eye irritation upon contact. It is important to handle and store this compound with caution to prevent any potential harm.

InChI:InChI=1/C6H7NO3S/c1-7-4-2-3-6(5-7)11(8,9)10/h2-5H,1H3/p+1

Upstream product

• 74-88-4 methyl iodide