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.
Odor profile
| Descriptor 1 | Food-like |
| Descriptor 2 | Nutty |
| Descriptor 3 | Potato |
Identification
| CAS Number | 104-90-5 |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C8H11N |
| Mol. Weight | 121.18 |
| IUPAC Name | 5-ethyl-2-methylpyridine |
| InChIKey | NTSLROIKFLNUIJ-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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