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C7H9N
107.15 g/mol
Industrial ChemicalWarning

2,6-Dimethylpyridine

CAS108-48-5EC203-587-3
Category
Industrial Chemical
Compound Class
Heterocycle
Primary Use
Chemical intermediate for pharmaceuticals and resins

2,6-Dimethylpyridine (also known as 2,6-lutidine) is a natural heterocyclic aromatic organic compound with mildly basic properties and a pungent, noxious odor. It is a colorless liquid primarily used as a chemical intermediate in the production of pharmaceuticals and resins.

Chemical intermediate for pharmaceuticalsChemical intermediate for resins

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Safety Reference

Flammable
Flammable
Harmful
Harmful
Warning
H226Flammable liquid and vapour
H302Harmful if swallowed
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation
Identifiers
IUPAC Name

2,6-dimethylpyridine

InChIKey

OISVCGZHLKNMSJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

CC1=NC(=CC=C1)C

Synonyms (24)
  • LUT
  • 2,6-Dimethylpyridine
  • 2,6-Dimethypyridine
  • 2,6-LUTIDINE
  • 2,6-Litidine-d6
  • 2,6-Lutidene
  • 2,6-Lutidine, 8CI
  • 2,6-Lutidine, redistilled
  • 2,6-dimethyl pyridin
  • 2,6-dimethylpiridine
  • AC-907/25014177
  • DIMETHYLPYRIDINE, 2,6-
  • FEMA 3540
  • FEMA No. 3540
  • Lutidine
  • Pyridine, 2,6-dimethyl-
  • alpha,alpha'-Dimethylpyridine
  • alpha,alpha'-Lutidin
  • alpha,alpha'-Lutidine
  • lutidin