2-Acetylpyridine

2-Acetylpyridine

Names
IUPAC name 1-(2-Pyridinyl)ethanone
Other names Methyl 2-pyridyl ketone
Identifiers
CAS Registry Number	1122-62-9 Y
ChemSpider	13648 Y
Jmol-3D images	Image
PubChem	24901587
SMILES CC(C1=NC=CC=C1)=O
Properties
Molecular formula	C7H7NO
Molar mass	121.14 g·mol−1
Density	1.08 g/mL[1]
Melting point	8 to 10 °C (46 to 50 °F; 281 to 283 K)[2]
Boiling point	188 to 189 °C (370 to 372 °F; 461 to 462 K)[1]
Hazards
Flash point	73 °C (163 °F)[1]
Except where noted otherwise, data is given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C (77 °F), 100 kPa)
Infobox references

2-Acetylpyridine is an organic compound that is widely used as a flavoring substance. It is found in malt and created by the Maillard reaction and by nixtamalization. It contributes to the flavor of corn tortillas, popcorn and beer. ^[3]

See also

• 2-Acetyl-1-pyrroline
• 6-Acetyl-2,3,4,5-tetrahydropyridine
• Terpyridine

References

External links

• The Good Scents Company
• ChemSpider