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CAS 6940-57-4 — 2-Acetyl-6-methylpyridine

2-Acetyl-6-methylpyridine is a heterocyclic organic compound featuring a pyridine ring with acetyl and methyl substituents. It serves as a key intermediate in pharmaceutical synthesis, particularly for the production of nicotine analogs, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals. This high-purity reagent is supplied as a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a boiling point of 234–236°C and density of ~1.08 g/cm³. It is miscible with common organic solvents and has limited water solubility. Molekula supplies 2-Acetyl-6-methylpyridine from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.