Pyridine, a basic organic chemical, is a versatile building block and excellent solvent in agrochemical, pharmaceutical and other industries. It is completely soluble in water, alcohol, ether and benzene. It acts as a scavenger and can catalyze reactions. Initially Pyridines were isolated from coal tars from coking operations; Currently, Synthetic processes account for the majority of world production of pyridines. The most common synthetic processes for production of pyridines involve vapor-phase fluid bed reactions of acetaldehyde and ammonia, with or without formaldehyde. Producers can use the same equipment and catalysts to produce the mix of pyridine/beta-picoline or alpha-picoline/gamma-picoline mixtures by selecting raw materials. Changing catalysts and reaction conditions influences the ratio of products formed. We have different grades of Pyridine for different industries.

Agricultural Chemicals : Paraquat, a non-selective contact herbicide, is a major agriculture chemical derived from pyridine.

2-choloropyridine : Pyridine goes into manufacturing of 2- choloropyridine, which goes into manufacturing of Zinc pyrithione, an active antimicrobial ingredient in anti-dandruff shampoos and used in variety of other industrial applications such as paints, caulks, sealants, adhesives, grouts and patching compounds.

Piperidine : Piperidine is produced via hydrogenation of Pyridine. Major application of Piperidine is for production of Dipentamethylene thiuram tetrasulfide(DPTT).

Solvent and other : Pyridine is used as a synthetic intermediate and a solvent in a variety of pharmaceutical and cosmetic applications. It is completely soluble in water, alcohol, ether and benzene. It acts as a scavenger and can catalyze reaction.