2-Acetylpyridine
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| 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 | |
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| ECHA InfoCard | 100.013.051 |
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| 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) |
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| 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).
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2-Acetylpyridine is an organic compound with the formula CH
3COC
5H
4N. 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.