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5-Ethyl-2-Methylpyridine

Aroma Chemical CAS 104-90-5

A roasted nutty note with a raw potato character and a soft earthy facet. Strong and natural, it adds a savoury depth in traces.

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Odor profile

Descriptor 1 Food-like
Descriptor 2 Nutty
Descriptor 3 Potato

Identification

CAS Number104-90-5
CategoryAroma Chemical
FormulaC8H11N
Mol. Weight121.18
IUPAC Name5-ethyl-2-methylpyridine
InChIKeyNTSLROIKFLNUIJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Synonyms

2,5-aldehydine, 5-ethyl-2-methyl-pyridin, 5-ethyl-2-picoline, 3-ethyl-6-methyl pyridine, 3-ethyl-6-methylpyridine, 5-ethyl-alpha-picoline, 6-methyl-3-ethyl pyridine, 6-methyl-3-ethylpyridine, 2-methyl-5-ethyl pyridine, 2-methyl-5-ethylpyridine, 2-picoline, 5-ethyl-, pyridine, 5-ethyl-2-methyl-

Physical and chemical data

Boiling Point 172.00 °C
Flash Point 66.11 °C
Density 0.91700
Refractive Index 1.49500
Vapor Pressure 1.430000 mmHg @ 25.00 C.
LogP 2.178
Solubility alcohol; water, 12000 mg/L @ 20 C (exp); For experimental / research use only.
Appearance yellow clear liquid

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