5-​Ethyl-​2-​methylpyridine(5-Ethyl-2-picoline)

• CAT Number: R049786
• CAS Number: 104-90-5
• Molecular Formula: C8H11N
• Molecular Weight: 121.18
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 2-Methyl-5-ethylpyridine; 3-Ethyl-6-methylpyridine; 5-Ethyl-α-picoline; 6-Methyl-3-ethylpyridine; Aldehydecollidine; Aldehydine; Collidine; MEP; NSC 1984
• IUPAC Name: 5-ethyl-2-methylpyridine
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H11N/c1-3-8-5-4-7(2)9-6-8/h4-6H,3H2,1-2H3
• InChIKey: NTSLROIKFLNUIJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CCC1=CN=C(C=C1)C

5-Ethyl-2-methylpyridine (5-Ethyl-2-picoline)（Cat No.:R049786）is a heterocyclic organic compound widely used in pharmaceutical and chemical research. Its pyridine ring, with ethyl and methyl substitutions, provides a reactive scaffold for synthesizing more complex molecules. This compound is frequently employed as an intermediate in the production of agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, and specialty chemicals. Its versatility makes it valuable for constructing bioactive compounds, particularly in drug discovery and development. 5-Ethyl-2-picoline plays a crucial role in various chemical reactions, including alkylations and cross-coupling, facilitating the creation of novel materials.