2-Acetylpyridine

• CAT Number: R042419
• CAS Number: 1122-62-9
• Molecular Formula: C7H7NO
• Molecular Weight: 121.14
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 1-(2-Pyridinyl)ethanone; ?1-(2-Pyridinyl)ethanone; 1-(2-Pyridyl)-1-ethanone; 1-(Pyridin-2-yl)ethan-1-one; 2-Acetylpyridine; 2-Pyridyl methyl ketone; Methyl 2-pyridinyl Ketone; Methyl 2-Pyridyl Ketone; NSC 15043; Pyridin-2-yl Methyl Ketone; α-Acetylp
• Storage: Store at -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 1-pyridin-2-ylethanone
• InChI: InChI=1S/C7H7NO/c1-6(9)7-4-2-3-5-8-7/h2-5H,1H3
• InChIKey: AJKVQEKCUACUMD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC(=O)C1=CC=CC=N1

2-Acetylpyridine（Cat No.:R042419）is an organic compound consisting of a pyridine ring substituted with an acetyl group at the 2-position. It appears as a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a sweet, nutty, popcorn-like aroma. This compound is widely used as a flavoring agent in food products and as a fragrance component in perfumes. In chemical research, 2-acetylpyridine serves as a versatile intermediate in synthesizing ligands, pharmaceuticals, and coordination complexes. Its ability to coordinate with metal ions makes it valuable in catalysis and organometallic chemistry, especially in forming chelating agents and functional materials.