3-Acetylpyridine

• CAT Number: R010766
• CAS Number: 350-03-8
• Molecular Formula: C7H7NO
• Molecular Weight: 121.14
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 1-(3-Pyridinyl)ethanone; 3-Pyridinyl Methyl Ketone; Methyl 3-Pyridyl Ketone; NSC 761; β-Acetylpyridine
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 1-pyridin-3-ylethanone
• InChI: InChI=1S/C7H7NO/c1-6(9)7-3-2-4-8-5-7/h2-5H,1H3
• InChIKey: WEGYGNROSJDEIW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC(=O)C1=CN=CC=C1

3-Acetylpyridine（Cat No.:R010766）is a substituted pyridine derivative with the molecular formula C7H7NO, featuring a ketone (acetyl) group at the 3-position of the pyridine ring. It is a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a characteristic aromatic odor, soluble in organic solvents and moderately in water. 3-Acetylpyridine is used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and heterocyclic compounds. It also serves as a building block in coordination chemistry and ligand design. Its electron-rich pyridine ring and reactive carbonyl group allow for diverse chemical transformations and functionalization strategies.