2-Ethyl-6-methylpyridine

CAS: 1122-69-6

Ref. 3D-FE55042

Product Information

• Name: 2-Ethyl-6-methylpyridine
• Synonyms: 2-Ethyl-6-picoline6-Ethyl-2-picoline
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 2-Ethyl-6-methylpyridine is an organic compound that has been analyzed in a range of experiments, including the determination of its melting point. The compound has been found to be crystalline in nature, and this property can be used to determine its purity. 2-Ethyl-6-methylpyridine is a colorless liquid with a sweet odor that can be detected at concentrations as low as 0.5 parts per million. It is soluble in organic solvents such as benzene, chloroform, and acetone. This reagent is also known for its ability to catalyze reactions involving ketones and esters. 2-Ethyl-6-methylpyridine may be used as a marker for tobacco smoke, but it is not currently approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for this purpose.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 121.18 g/mol
• Formula: C₈H₁₁N
• Purity: Min. 95%
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H11N/c1-3-8-6-4-5-7(2)9-8/h4-6H,3H2,1-2H3
• InChI key: InChIKey=SFSXNVBMAODLGN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CCc1cccc(C)n1