2,6-Dimethylpyridine
Aroma Chemical CAS 108-48-5
A nutty note with a bready cocoa character and a soft woody facet. Natural and warm, it adds a roasted depth in traces.
Odor profile
| Descriptor 1 | Food-like |
| Descriptor 2 | Nutty |
| Descriptor 3 | Leathery |
Identification
| CAS Number | 108-48-5 |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C7H9N |
| Mol. Weight | 107.15 |
| IUPAC Name | 2,6-dimethylpyridine |
| InChIKey | OISVCGZHLKNMSJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
2,6-dimethyl pyridine, alpha,alpha-dimethyl pyridine, 2,6-dimethylpyridin, a-2,6-dimethylpyridine, alpha,alpha-dimethylpyridine, alpha,alpha-lutidine, pyridine, 2,6-dimethyl-
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 143.00 °C |
| Melting Point | -6.00 °C |
| Flash Point | 33.33 °C |
| Density | 0.91700 |
| Refractive Index | 1.49500 |
| Vapor Pressure | 6.524000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 1.680 |
| Solubility | alcohol; water, 300000 mg/L @ 34C (exp); For experimental / research use only. |
| Appearance | colorless to pale yellow clear liquid |
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