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Home/Compounds/Flavor & Fragrance/2-acetylpyridine
C7H7NO
121.14 g/mol
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2-ACETYLPYRIDINE

CAS1122-62-9EC214-355-6
Category
Flavor & Fragrance
Compound Class
Heterocycle
Primary Use
flavoring agent

2-Acetylpyridine is an aromatic ketone that is primarily used as a flavoring agent. It contributes a characteristic aroma to various food products.

flavoring agent

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Safety Reference

Harmful
Harmful
Warning
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Customs Tariff Classification

The international HS code for 2-ACETYLPYRIDINE (CAS 1122-62-9) is 2933.39.

HS code (international, 6-digit)

2933.39

EU CN code (8-digit)

2933 39 99

Classification per the EU customs inventory ECICS (2026-07 snapshot, HS 2022). National tariff lines and product form can affect the final classification.

Identifiers
IUPAC Name

1-pyridin-2-ylethanone

InChIKey

AJKVQEKCUACUMD-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

CC(=O)C1=CC=CC=N1

Synonyms (19)
  • 2-Acetylpyridine, United States Pharmacopeia (USP)
  • 1-(2-Pyridinyl)ethanone
  • 1-(2-Pyridinyl)ethanone, 9CI
  • 1-(2-Pyridyl)-1-ethanone
  • 1-(Pyridin-2-Yl)Ethan-1-One
  • 1-(pyridine-2-yl)ethanone
  • 1-pyridin-2-ylethanone
  • 2-ACETYLPYRIDINE
  • 2-Acetopyridine
  • 2-Acetylpyridine (natural)
  • 2-Pyridyl methyl ketone
  • 2-acetyipyridine
  • Acetylpyridine
  • Ethanone, 1-(2-pyridinyl)-
  • Ethanone, 1-(pyridinyl)-
  • FEMA 3251
  • Ketone, methyl 2-pyridyl
  • Methyl 2-pyridyl ketone
  • PYRIDINE, 2-ACETYL-

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