2,4,6-Trimethyl-3-acetylpyridine
[CAS 56704-25-7]

Identification

• Classification: Pharmaceutical intermediate >> Heterocyclic compound intermediate >> Pyridine compound >> Methylpyridine
• Name: 2,4,6-Trimethyl-3-acetylpyridine
• Synonyms: 1-(2,4,6-Trimethyl-3-pyridinyl)ethanone; 1-(2,4,6-Trimethylpyridin-3-yl)ethanone; NSC 108230
• Molecular Formula: C₁₀H₁₃NO
• Molecular Weight: 163.22
• CAS Registry Number: 56704-25-7
• EC Number: 676-608-0

Properties

• Solubility: Sparingly soluble (21 g/L) (25 °C), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.001±0.06 g/cm³ (20 °C 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Boiling point: 117-120 °C (15 Torr)^**
• Flash point: 120.1±33.4 °C, Calc.^*

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2019 ACD/Labs)

^** Dorokhov, V. A.

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2A	H319
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335