Pyridine and Pyridine Derivatives

Abstract Commercial manufacture, industrial chemistry, and market uses of pyridine and pyridine compounds are reviewed. Pyridines often serve as intermediates for manufacture of products that are bioactive, such as medicinals, herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides. Significant end products for these market applications are identified. Important physical properties are also listed. Discussion of manufacture includes raw materials used, energy utilization, economics, toxicity of compounds, and safety factors.