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2,6-Lutidine , 98% , 108-48-5

Synonym(s):
2,6-Dimethylpyridine;2,6-Lutidine

CAS NO.:108-48-5

Empirical Formula: C7H9N

Molecular Weight: 107.15

MDL number: MFCD00006345

EINECS: 203-587-3

Update time: 2022-07-08

PRODUCT Properties

Melting point: ?6 °C (lit.)
Boiling point: 143-145 °C (lit.)
Density  0.92 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
vapor pressure  5.5 hPa (20 °C)
FEMA  3540 | 2,6-DIMETHYLPYRIDINE
refractive index  n20/D 1.497(lit.)
Flash point: 92 °F
storage temp.  −20°C
solubility  Chloroform (Soluble), Methanol (Slightly)
pka 6.65(at 25℃)
form  Liquid
color  Clear
Odor at 1.00 % in dipropylene glycol. nutty amine woody bready cocoa oily
Odor Type nutty
Water Solubility  40 g/100 mL (20 ºC)
Sensitive  Hygroscopic
Merck  14,5616
JECFA Number 1317
BRN  105690
Dielectric constant 7.3300000000000001
Stability: Stable. Flammable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, acid chlorides, acids, chloroformates. Protect from moisture.
LogP 0.12 at 25℃
CAS DataBase Reference 108-48-5(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference Pyridine, 2,6-dimethyl-(108-48-5)
EPA Substance Registry System 2,6-Dimethylpyridine (108-48-5)

Description and Uses

2,6-Lutidine is used as a solvent in organic synthesis and as a sterically hindered mild base. It is also used as a vulcanization accelerator for dyes, resins and rubber. It also acts as a food additive.

Safety

Symbol(GHS) 
GHS02,GHS07
Signal word  Warning
Hazard statements  H226-H302-H315-H319
Precautionary statements  P210-P301+P312+P330-P302+P352-P305+P351+P338
Hazard Codes  Xn,F,Xi
Risk Statements  10-22-36/37/38-20/21/22
Safety Statements  26-36/37-16-36-36/37/39
RIDADR  UN 1993 3/PG 3
WGK Germany  3
RTECS  OK9700000
8
Hazard Note  Irritant/Flammable
TSCA  Yes
HazardClass  3
PackingGroup  III
HS Code  29333999
Hazardous Substances Data 108-48-5(Hazardous Substances Data)
Toxicity LD50 orally in Rabbit: 400 mg/kg LD50 dermal Rabbit > 1000 mg/kg

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