2,4-Lutidine

About 2,4-Lutidine

2,4-Lutidine is a process intermediate or related compound of Tretinoin carrying the CAS registry number 108-47-4. The compound has the formula C7H9N, corresponding to a molecular weight of 107.15 g/mol. The IUPAC name is 2,4-dimethylpyridine. Alternative names: Pyridine, 2,4-dimethyl- and alpha,gamma-Dimethylpyridine.

It is supplied as a solid. Reference materials should be stored sealed and away from light and moisture, as specified on the accompanying COA. Under GHS it is labelled “Warning”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

Process chemists and analysts use it when developing synthetic routes to Tretinoin, tracking process-related impurities and validating analytical methods. Buyers come mainly from pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Standard pack sizes are 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

API route development
Impurity fate & purge studies
Analytical method development

Industries

Related to Tretinoin

View every impurity, metabolite and intermediate we list for Tretinoin.

Tretinoin impurities

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	2,4-Lutidine
Catalogue No.	VQ-049521
CAS Number	108-47-4
IUPAC name	2,4-dimethylpyridine
Molecular formula	C₇H₉N
Molecular weight	107.15 g/mol
Exact mass	107.0735
HSN code	2933
InChIKey	JYYNAJVZFGKDEQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CC1=CC(=NC=C1)C
PubChem CID	7936

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	1.6
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 1
TPSA	12.9 Å²
Synonyms	Pyridine, 2,4-dimethyl-, alpha,gamma-Dimethylpyridine, 2,4-dimethyl-pyridine, 2,4-Lutidene, .alpha.,.gamma.-Dimethylpyridine, 2,4-dimethyl pyridine, 4,6-dimethyl-pyridine, alpha,Laquo gammaRaquo -dimethylpyridine

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Flammable

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H226Flammable liquid and vapor
H302Harmful if swallowed
H312Harmful in contact with skin
H332Harmful if inhaled

Precautionary statements: P210, P233, P240, P241, P242, P243, P261, P264, P270, P271, P280, P301 + P317, P302 + P352, P303 + P361 + P353, P304 + P340, P317, P321, P330, P362 + P364, P370 + P378, P403 + P235, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of 2,4-Lutidine?

The CAS Registry Number of 2,4-Lutidine is 108-47-4. It is also known as Pyridine, 2,4-dimethyl-, alpha,gamma-Dimethylpyridine, 2,4-dimethyl-pyridine.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 2,4-Lutidine?

2,4-Lutidine has the molecular formula C7H9N and a molecular weight of 107.15 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 2,4-dimethylpyridine.

What is 2,4-Lutidine used for?

2,4-Lutidine is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Tretinoin. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of 2,4-Lutidine can I order?

We supply 2,4-Lutidine, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with 2,4-Lutidine?

Yes. Every lot of 2,4-Lutidine is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can 2,4-Lutidine be shipped internationally?

Yes. 2,4-Lutidine is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.