2-Acetylpyridine
ALDRICH/W325104 - ≥99%, FG
Synonym: Methyl 2-pyridyl ketone
CAS Number: 1122-62-9
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C7H7NO
Molecular Weight: 121.14
EC Number: 214-355-6
MDL Number: MFCD00006303
Linear Formula: C7H7NO
Product Type: Chemical
| agency | follows IFRA guidelines |
| meets purity specifications of JECFA | |
| application(s) | flavors and fragrances |
| assay | ≥99% |
| biological source | synthetic |
| bp | 188-189 °C (lit.) |
| density | 1.08 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| documentation | see Safety & Documentation for available documents |
| food allergen | no known allergens |
| form | liquid |
| fragrance allergen | no known allergens |
| grade | FG |
| Fragrance grade | |
| Halal | |
| Kosher | |
| InChI | 1S/C7H7NO/c1-6(9)7-4-2-3- |
| InChI key | AJKVQEKCUACUMD-UHFFFAOYSA |
| organoleptic | corn; fatty; oily; popcorn; tobacco |
| Quality Level | 300 ![]() |
400 ![]() |
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| refractive index | n |
| reg. compliance | EU Regulation 1223/2009 |
| EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002 | |
| SMILES string | CC(=O)c1ccccn1 |
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| General description: | 2-Acetylpyridine is a volatile flavor compound found in rye bread crust and roasted sesame. It has also been identified as a key contributor to the “scented rice”-like aroma in Yahonkaoluo leaves and Xiangjing-8618 rice. |
| Packaging: | 1 kg in aluminum bottle |
| Packaging: | 100 g in aluminum bottle |
| Packaging: | 5, 10, 25 kg in poly drum |
| Symbol | GHS07 |
| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statements | H315 |
| Hazard Codes | Xi |
| Risk Statements | 36/37/38 |
| Safety Statements | 26-36 |
| WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
| Flash Point(F) | 163.4 °F - closed cup |
| Flash Point(C) | 73 °C - closed cup |
| Purity | ≥99% |
| bp | 188-189 °C (lit.) |
| Density | 1.08 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| Refractive Index | n |
| FEMA Number | 3251 |
| UNSPSC | 12164502 |


