2-(o-Tolyl)pyridine

• CAT Number: L018106
• CAS Number: 10273-89-9
• Molecular Formula: C12H11N
• Molecular Weight: 169.22
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: 2-(2-methylphenyl)pyridine
• InChI: InChI=1S/C12H11N/c1-10-6-2-3-7-11(10)12-8-4-5-9-13-12/h2-9H,1H3
• InChIKey: GRTWYIODJKVPEV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC1=CC=CC=C1C2=CC=CC=N2

2-(o-Tolyl)pyridine（Cat No.:L018106）is an aromatic heterocyclic compound consisting of a pyridine ring substituted at the 2-position with an ortho-tolyl group (a methyl-substituted phenyl ring). Its molecular formula is C₁₂H₁₁N, and it appears as a colorless to pale yellow liquid or crystalline solid, depending on purity and conditions. This compound is used as an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of ligands for coordination chemistry and catalytic systems. Its rigid structure and nitrogen donor atom make it valuable in metal complex formation. It should be handled with care due to potential irritant properties.