2,6-Lutidine

2,6-Lutidine[1]
Names
Preferred IUPAC name
2,6-Dimethylpyridine
Other names
Lutidine
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
105690
ChEBI
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.003.262 Edit this at Wikidata
EC Number
  • 203-587-3
2863
UNII
UN number 2734
  • InChI=1S/C7H9N/c1-6-4-3-5-7(2)8-6/h3-5H,1-2H3
    Key: OISVCGZHLKNMSJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
  • CC1=CC=CC(C)=N1
Properties
C7H9N
Molar mass 107.153 g/mol
Appearance colorless oily liquid
Density 0.9252
Melting point −5.8 °C (21.6 °F; 267.3 K)
Boiling point 144 °C (291 °F; 417 K)
27.2% at 45.3 °C
Acidity (pKa) 6.72[2]
−71.72×10−6 cm3/mol
Hazards
NFPA 704 (fire diamond)
NFPA 704 four-colored diamondHealth 2: Intense or continued but not chronic exposure could cause temporary incapacitation or possible residual injury. E.g. chloroformFlammability 3: Liquids and solids that can be ignited under almost all ambient temperature conditions. Flash point between 23 and 38 °C (73 and 100 °F). E.g. gasolineInstability 0: Normally stable, even under fire exposure conditions, and is not reactive with water. E.g. liquid nitrogenSpecial hazards (white): no code
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Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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2,6-Lutidine is a natural heterocyclic aromatic organic compound with the formula (CH3)2C5H3N. It is one of several dimethyl-substituted derivative of pyridine, all of which are referred to as lutidines. It is a colorless liquid with mildly basic properties and a pungent, noxious odor.

  1. ^ The Merck Index: An Encyclopedia of Chemicals, Drugs, and Biologicals (11th ed.), Merck, 1989, ISBN 091191028X, 5485
  2. ^ Cite error: The named reference Ullmann was invoked but never defined (see the help page).