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Cited in 16 peer-reviewed publications across chromatography, organic synthesis, and cross-coupling reactions.
2,6-Lutidine, also known as 2,6-dimethylpyridine, is an organic compound that is commonly used as a reagent in various organic reactions, such as the synthesis of heterocycles, nitroalkenes, and alkyl halides. It can also be used as a catalyst in organic synthesis.
Application
2,6-Lutidine can be used as: A base in the synthesis of an aldol adduct from malonic acid hemithioesters and aldehydes catalyzed by Cu(II) salt. An additive in reductive cyclization of epoxygeranyl acetate. A catalyst in combination with CuI for selective synthesis of N -sulfonyl-1,2,3.Flammable liquid-triazoles.
| Pubchem Sid | 528755661 |
|---|---|
| Canonical Smiles | CC1=NC(=CC=C1)C |
| IUPAC Name | 2,6-dimethylpyridine |
| InChIKey | OISVCGZHLKNMSJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| INCHI | 1S/C7H9N/c1-6-4-3-5-7(2)8-6/h3-5H,1-2H3 |
| Isomeric SMILES | CC1=NC(=CC=C1)C |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| RTECS | OK9700000 |
| UN Number | 2734 |
| Packing Group | I |
| Molecular Weight | 107.15 |
| Beilstein | 105690 |
| Reaxy-Rn | 105690 |
| Reaxys-RN_link_address | https://www.reaxys.com/reaxys/secured/hopinto.do?context=S&query=IDE.XRN=105690&ln= |
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| Kingdom | Organic compounds |
|---|---|
| Superclass | Organoheterocyclic compounds |
| Class | Pyridines and derivatives |
| Subclass | Methylpyridines |
| Intermediate Tree Nodes | Not available |
| Direct Parent | Methylpyridines |
| Alternative Parents | Heteroaromatic compounds Azacyclic compounds Organopnictogen compounds Organonitrogen compounds Hydrocarbon derivatives |
| Molecular Framework | Aromatic heteromonocyclic compounds |
| Substituents | Methylpyridine - Heteroaromatic compound - Azacycle - Organic nitrogen compound - Organopnictogen compound - Hydrocarbon derivative - Organonitrogen compound - Aromatic heteromonocyclic compound |
| Description | This compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as methylpyridines. These are organic compounds containing a pyridine ring substituted at one or more positions by a methyl group. |
| External Descriptors | methylpyridines |
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| Lot Number | Certificate Type | Date | Item |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate of Analysis | Apr 07, 2025 | L431380 | |
| Certificate of Analysis | Apr 07, 2025 | L431380 | |
| Certificate of Analysis | Apr 07, 2025 | L431380 | |
| Certificate of Analysis | Apr 07, 2025 | L431380 | |
| Certificate of Analysis | Apr 07, 2025 | L431380 | |
| Certificate of Analysis | Apr 07, 2025 | L431380 |
| Solubility | Soluble in ether, acetone, alcohol, water |
|---|---|
| Sensitivity | Air sensitive;Light sensitive |
| Refractive Index | 1.4966-1.4986 |
| Flash Point(°C) | 33℃ |
| Boil Point(°C) | 143-145°C |
| Melt Point(°C) | -6°C |
| Molecular Weight | 107.150 g/mol |
| XLogP3 | 1.700 |
| Hydrogen Bond Donor Count | 0 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count | 1 |
| Rotatable Bond Count | 0 |
| Exact Mass | 107.073 Da |
| Monoisotopic Mass | 107.073 Da |
| Topological Polar Surface Area | 12.900 Ų |
| Heavy Atom Count | 8 |
| Formal Charge | 0 |
| Complexity | 62.800 |
| Isotope Atom Count | 0 |
| Defined Atom Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Defined Bond Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| The total count of all stereochemical bonds | 0 |
| Covalently-Bonded Unit Count | 1 |
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