3-Acetyl-6-methylpyridine

Name: 3-Acetyl-6-methylpyridine
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-049746

About 3-Acetyl-6-methylpyridine

Listed under CAS 36357-38-7, 3-Acetyl-6-methylpyridine is a process intermediate or related compound of N methylpyrrolidone available from Vaqora Chemicals. Its molecular formula is C8H9NO and its molecular weight is 135.16 g/mol. Systematically, it is named 1-(6-methyl-3-pyridinyl)ethanone. Common synonyms include 1-(6-methylpyridin-3-yl)ethanone and 2-Methyl-5-acetylpyridine.

It is supplied as a solid. Store the standard in its sealed vial, protected from light and moisture, and follow the storage condition printed on the COA. It carries the GHS signal word “Warning” with 4 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

Process chemists and analysts use it when developing synthetic routes to N methylpyrrolidone, tracking process-related impurities and validating analytical methods. Typical end-use sectors are pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

We offer 3-Acetyl-6-methylpyridine in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs with a batch-specific COA, and ship to customers worldwide.

Typical applications

API route development
Impurity fate & purge studies
Analytical method development

Industries

Related to N methylpyrrolidone

View every impurity, metabolite and intermediate we list for N methylpyrrolidone.

N methylpyrrolidone impurities

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	3-Acetyl-6-methylpyridine
Catalogue No.	VQ-049746
CAS Number	36357-38-7
IUPAC name	1-(6-methyl-3-pyridinyl)ethanone
Molecular formula	C₈H₉NO
Molecular weight	135.16 g/mol
Exact mass	135.0684
HSN code	2933
InChIKey	PVRYOKQFLBSILA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CC1=NC=C(C=C1)C(=O)C
PubChem CID	95292

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	0.9
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 2
TPSA	30 Å²
Synonyms	1-(6-methylpyridin-3-yl)ethanone, 2-Methyl-5-acetylpyridine, 1-(6-Methylpyridin-3-yl)ethan-1-one, Ethanone, 1-(6-methyl-3-pyridinyl)-, 5-Acetyl-2-picoline, 1-(6-Methyl-3-pyridyl)-1-ethanone, 5-Acetyl-2-methylpyridine, 1-(6-Methyl-pyridin-3-yl)-ethanone, 1-(6-methyl-3-pyridyl)ethanone, 5-acetyl-2-methyl pyridine, 2-Methyl-5-acetyl-pyridine, Pyridine, 5-acetyl-2-methyl

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P270, P271, P280, P301 + P317, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P321, P330, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P403 + P233, P405, 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 3-Acetyl-6-methylpyridine?

The CAS Registry Number of 3-Acetyl-6-methylpyridine is 36357-38-7. It is also known as 1-(6-methylpyridin-3-yl)ethanone, 2-Methyl-5-acetylpyridine, 1-(6-Methylpyridin-3-yl)ethan-1-one.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 3-Acetyl-6-methylpyridine?

3-Acetyl-6-methylpyridine has the molecular formula C8H9NO and a molecular weight of 135.16 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 1-(6-methyl-3-pyridinyl)ethanone.

What is 3-Acetyl-6-methylpyridine used for?

3-Acetyl-6-methylpyridine is supplied as a characterised reference material related to N methylpyrrolidone. 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 3-Acetyl-6-methylpyridine can I order?

We supply 3-Acetyl-6-methylpyridine, 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 3-Acetyl-6-methylpyridine?

Yes. Every lot of 3-Acetyl-6-methylpyridine 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 3-Acetyl-6-methylpyridine be shipped internationally?

Yes. 3-Acetyl-6-methylpyridine 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.