2-Acetylpyridine

2-Acetylpyridine
Names
Preferred IUPAC name
1-(Pyridin-2-yl)ethan-1-one
Other names
1-(Pyridin-2-yl)ethanone
1-(2-Pyridinyl)ethanone
Methyl 2-pyridyl ketone
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.013.051
UNII
  • CC(C1=NC=CC=C1)=O
Properties
C7H7NO
Molar mass 121.139 g·mol−1
Density 1.08 g/mL
Melting point 8 to 10 °C (46 to 50 °F; 281 to 283 K)
Boiling point 188 to 189 °C (370 to 372 °F; 461 to 462 K)
Hazards
Flash point 73 °C (163 °F; 346 K)
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
Infobox references

2-Acetylpyridine is an organic compound with the formula CH
3
COC
5
H
4
N
. It is a viscous colorless liquid that is widely used as a flavoring substance. It is found in malt and produced by the Maillard reaction and by nixtamalization. It contributes to the flavor of corn tortillas, popcorn, and beer.