2,6-Lutidine[1]
IUPAC name	2,6-Dimethylpyridine
Other names	Lutidine
Identifiers
CAS number	108-48-5 Y
PubChem	7937
SMILES	CC1=CC=CC(C)=N1
ChemSpider ID	7649
Properties
Molecular formula	C7H9N
Molar mass	107.153 g/mol
Appearance	Clear oily liquid
Density	0.9252
Melting point	-5.8 °C, 267 K, 22 °F
Boiling point	144 °C, 417 K, 291 °F
Solubility in water	27.2% at 45.3 °C
Y (what is this?)  (verify) Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
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2,6-Lutidine is a natural heterocyclic aromatic organic compound. It has been isolated from the basic fraction of coal tar and from bone oil.^[1] It is a dimethyl substituted derivative of pyridine.

In organic synthesis, 2,6-lutidine is widely used as a sterically hindered mild base.

[edit] See also

• 2,6-Dimethylpiperidine

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