2,6-Lutidine
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| 2,6-Lutidine[1] | |
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| IUPAC name | 2,6-Dimethylpyridine |
| Other names | Lutidine |
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| CAS number | [108-48-5] |
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| SMILES | CC1=CC=CC(C)=N1 |
| Properties | |
| Molecular formula | C7H9N |
| Molar mass | 107.153 g/mol |
| Appearance | Clear oily liquid |
| Density | 0.9252 |
| Melting point |
-5.8 °C, 267 K, 22 °F |
| Boiling point |
144 °C, 417 K, 291 °F |
| Solubility in water | 27.2% at 45.3 °C |
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2,6-Lutidine is a natural heterocyclic aromatic organic compound. It has been isolated from the basic fraction of coal tar and from bone oil.[1] It is a dimethyl substituted derivative of pyridine.
In organic synthesis, 2,6-lutidine is widely used as a sterically hindered mild base.
