2-Acetylpyridine - ≥98% , CAS No.1122-62-9

CAS: 1122-62-9 Cat. No.: A106232 Molecular Weight: 121.14 Beilstein Registry Number: 107759 EC Number: 214-355-6
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Synonyms
UNII-629O10UI3L | 2-Acetylpyridine, analytical standard | Q4596853 | 1-pyridin-2-ylethanone | 1-Pyridin-2-yl-ethanone | A0111 | NCGC00091706-01 | 1-(2-Pyridinyl)ethanone, 9CI | 1-(pyridin-2-yl)ethanone | A802529 | HMS2268O15 | 1-(2-Pyridinyl)ethanone | 1-
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≥98% for sensitive chromatographic and analytical workflows requiring minimal baseline interference.

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Literature proof

Cited in 34 peer-reviewed publications across chromatography, organic synthesis, and cross-coupling reactions.

Overview

2-Acetylpyridine can be used in the synthesis of:

• A near-infrared fluorescent probe for monitoring pH changes in living cells.

• Biologically active ligands for preparing various metal complexes including Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II) and Zn(II).

• A water-soluble, time-gated luminescence probe for singlet oxygen detection.

• 2-Acetylpyridine thiosemicarbazones are potent iron chelators and antiproliferative agents.


Specifications

Synonyms
UNII-629O10UI3L | 2-Acetylpyridine, analytical standard | Q4596853 | 1-pyridin-2-ylethanone | 1-Pyridin-2-yl-ethanone | A0111 | NCGC00091706-01 | 1-(2-Pyridinyl)ethanone, 9CI | 1-(pyridin-2-yl)ethanone | A802529 | HMS2268O15 | 1-(2-Pyridinyl)ethanone | 1-
Specifications & Purity
≥98%
Storage
Argon charged, Room temperature
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Purity
≥98%
Names and Identifiers
Pubchem Sid488181965
Pubchem Sid Urlhttps://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/substance/488181965
Canonical SmilesCC(=O)C1=CC=CC=N1
IUPAC Name1-pyridin-2-ylethanone
InChIKeyAJKVQEKCUACUMD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
INCHI1S/C7H7NO/c1-6(9)7-4-2-3-5-8-7/h2-5H,1H3
Isomeric SMILES CC(=O)C1=CC=CC=N1
WGK Germany 3
Molecular Weight 121.14
Beilstein 107759
Reaxy-Rn 107759
Reaxys-RN_link_address https://www.reaxys.com/reaxys/secured/hopinto.do?context=S&query=IDE.XRN=107759&ln=

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Taxonomic Classification

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KingdomOrganic compounds
SuperclassOrganic oxygen compounds
ClassOrganooxygen compounds
SubclassCarbonyl compounds
Intermediate Tree Nodes Ketones - Aryl ketones
Direct ParentAryl alkyl ketones
Alternative Parents Pyridines and derivatives  Heteroaromatic compounds  Azacyclic compounds  Organopnictogen compounds  Organonitrogen compounds  Organic oxides  Hydrocarbon derivatives  
Molecular FrameworkAromatic heteromonocyclic compounds
Substituents Aryl alkyl ketone - Pyridine - Heteroaromatic compound - Azacycle - Organoheterocyclic compound - Organic nitrogen compound - Organopnictogen compound - Organic oxide - Hydrocarbon derivative - Organonitrogen compound - Aromatic heteromonocyclic compound
DescriptionThis compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as aryl alkyl ketones. These are ketones have the generic structure RC(=O)R', where R = aryl group and R'=alkyl group.
External Descriptors Not available
3D Structure
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Associated Targets(Human)
NR3C1 Tclin Glucocorticoid receptor (14987 Activities)
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MMP3 Tchem Matrix metalloproteinase 3 (3433 Activities)
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ALDH1A1 Tchem Aldehyde dehydrogenase 1A1 (77053 Activities)
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BAZ2B Tchem Bromodomain adjacent to zinc finger domain protein 2B (56204 Activities)
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Associated Targets(non-human)
ampC Beta-lactamase AmpC (62480 Activities)
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Plasmodium falciparum (966862 Activities)
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Gabrp GABA-A receptor; anion channel (5731 Activities)
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F2604222Certificate of AnalysisJun 08, 2026 A106232
H2109060Certificate of AnalysisMay 12, 2025 A106232
H2109056Certificate of AnalysisMay 12, 2025 A106232
H2109054Certificate of AnalysisMay 12, 2025 A106232
D2403676Certificate of AnalysisMar 20, 2024 A106232
D2403675Certificate of AnalysisMar 20, 2024 A106232
D2403677Certificate of AnalysisMar 20, 2024 A106232
D2403678Certificate of AnalysisMar 20, 2024 A106232
D2403680Certificate of AnalysisMar 20, 2024 A106232
E2211243Certificate of AnalysisMar 27, 2022 A106232
K2528003Certificate of AnalysisMar 27, 2022 A106232
K2203178Certificate of AnalysisMar 27, 2022 A106232
J2431127Certificate of AnalysisMar 27, 2022 A106232
G2307496Certificate of AnalysisMar 27, 2022 A106232
F2605196Certificate of AnalysisMar 27, 2022 A106232
F2517016Certificate of AnalysisMar 27, 2022 A106232
E2615117Certificate of AnalysisMar 27, 2022 A106232
E2211275Certificate of AnalysisMar 27, 2022 A106232
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E2211230Certificate of AnalysisMar 27, 2022 A106232
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B2624356Certificate of AnalysisMar 27, 2022 A106232
B2324119Certificate of AnalysisMar 27, 2022 A106232
B2310380Certificate of AnalysisJun 10, 2021 A106232
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Chemical and Physical Properties
SolubilitySoluble in water (18.2 g/100g @ 25C). Soluble in and acetate. Slightly soluble in carbon tetrachloride.
Sensitivitylight sensitive;air sensitive
Refractive Index1.52-1.522
Flash Point(°F)76°C
Flash Point(°C)76°C
Boil Point(°C)188-189°C
Melt Point(°C)8-10°C
Molecular Weight121.140 g/mol
XLogP30.900
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count2
Rotatable Bond Count1
Exact Mass121.053 Da
Monoisotopic Mass121.053 Da
Topological Polar Surface Area30.000 Ų
Heavy Atom Count9
Formal Charge0
Complexity111.000
Isotope Atom Count0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count0
The total count of all stereochemical bonds0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count1
Citations of This Product
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