2,6-Lutidine, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

2,6-Lutidine is used as a solvent in organic synthesis and as a sterically hindered mild base. It is also used as a vulcanization accelerator for dyes, resins and rubber. It also acts as a food additive.

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Applications
2,6-Lutidine is used as a solvent in organic synthesis and as a sterically hindered mild base. It is also used as a vulcanization accelerator for dyes, resins and rubber. It also acts as a food additive.

Solubility
Miscible with water.

Notes
Incompatible with acids, acid chlorides, oxidizing agents and chloroformates.

Specifications

• Melting Point: -7°C
• Density: 0.923
• Boiling Point: 143°C to 145°C
• Flash Point: 33°C (91°F)
• Odor: Unpleasant
• Refractive Index: 1.497
• Quantity: 25 mL
• UN Number: UN1993
• Beilstein: 105690
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Merck Index: 14,5616
• Synonym: 2,6-lutidine, lutidine, pyridine, 2,6-dimethyl, 2,6-dimethypyridine, alpha,alpha'-lutidine, alpha,alpha'-dimethylpyridine, 2,6-dimethyl-pyridine, hsdb 79, unii-15fq5d0t3p, 2,6-lutidene
• Solubility Information: Miscible with water.
• Formula Weight: 107.16
• Percent Purity: ≥98%
• Chemical Name or Material: 2,6-Lutidine

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