Description

2,6-Lutidine is a high-purity, versatile heterocyclic organic compound and a valuable isomer of dimethylpyridine. This chemical serves as a critical building block and catalyst in advanced organic synthesis and pharmaceutical manufacturing. It is essential for researchers and industrial producers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors seeking a reliable, high-quality intermediate for complex reactions.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: A key precursor and catalyst in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for antiviral and cardiovascular drugs.
• Agrochemical Intermediates: Used in the synthesis of advanced herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a fundamental ligand for transition metal catalysts used in cross-coupling and polymerization reactions.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed as a base and solvent in organic synthesis laboratories for alkylation and acylation reactions.
• Specialty Polymers and Resins: Acts as a monomer or curing agent modifier in the production of high-performance polymers.
• Corrosion Inhibitors: A component in formulations designed to protect metals in industrial processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,6-Lutidine
CAS No.	108-48-5
Molecular Formula	C7H9N
Molecular Weight	107.15 g/mol
Synonyms	2,6-Dimethylpyridine; 2,6-Dimethylazine; Lutidine; α,α'-Lutidine; 2,6-DMP; Pyridine, 2,6-dimethyl-; NSC 7419
EINECS	203-587-3

Quality Control

Our 2,6-Lutidine is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC and HPLC analysis, to ensure it meets the high-purity standards required for pharmaceutical and fine chemical applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming identity, purity, and impurity profiles.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept upright and sealed when not in use. Recommended storage temperature is 2-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 99.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Related Substances (GC)	Total impurities ≤ 1.0%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.497 - 1.501
Density (g/mL, 20°C)	0.922 - 0.926
Boiling Point	~144°C

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.