2,6-Lutidine, 98+%

Description

CAS: 108-48-5 | C7H9N | 107.16 g/mol

2,6-Lutidine is used as a solvent in organic synthesis and as a sterically hindered mild base. It is also used as a vulcanization accelerator for dyes, resins and rubber. It also acts as a food additive.

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Applications
2,6-Lutidine is used as a solvent in organic synthesis and as a sterically hindered mild base. It is also used as a vulcanization accelerator for dyes, resins and rubber. It also acts as a food additive.

Solubility
Miscible with water.

Notes
Incompatible with acids, acid chlorides, oxidizing agents and chloroformates.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 108-48-5
• Molecular Formula: C7H9N
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 107.16
• MDL Number: MFCD00006345
• InChI Key: OISVCGZHLKNMSJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• PubChem CID: 7937
• ChEBI: CHEBI:32548
• IUPAC Name: 2,6-dimethylpyridine
• SMILES: CC1=CC=CC(C)=N1

• Melting Point: -7°C
• Density: 0.923
• Boiling Point: 143°C to 145°C
• Flash Point: 33°C (91°F)
• Odor: Unpleasant
• Refractive Index: 1.497
• Quantity: 25 mL
• UN Number: UN1993
• Beilstein: 105690
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Merck Index: 14,5616
• Synonym: 2,6-lutidine, lutidine, pyridine, 2,6-dimethyl, 2,6-dimethypyridine, alpha,alpha'-lutidine, alpha,alpha'-dimethylpyridine, 2,6-dimethyl-pyridine, hsdb 79, unii-15fq5d0t3p, 2,6-lutidene
• Solubility Information: Miscible with water.
• Formula Weight: 107.16
• Percent Purity: ≥98%
• Chemical Name or Material: 2,6-Lutidine

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H226-H302-H315-H319-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H226-H302-H315-H319-H335 Flammable liquid and vapor. Harmful if swallowed. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P261-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P301+P312-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P330-P332+P313-P363-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber	203-587-3
RTECSNumber	OK9700000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only