The 2-Ethylpyridine, with the CAS registry number 100-71-0, is also known as alpha-Ethylpyridine. It belongs to the product categories of C7 and C8; Heterocyclic Building Blocks; Pyridines. Its EINECS registry number is 202-881-9. This chemical's molecular formula is C₇H₉N and molecular weight is 107.15306. Its IUPAC name is called 2-ethylpyridine. What's more, this chemical is clear colorless to yellowish liquid. It can be used for synthetic of medicine, pesticide and other organic synthesis.

Physical properties of 2-Ethylpyridine: (1)ACD/LogP: 1.72; (2)# of Rule of 5 Violations: 0; (3)ACD/LogD (pH 5.5): 1.18; (4)ACD/LogD (pH 7.4): 1.7; (5)ACD/BCF (pH 5.5): 3.44; (6)ACD/BCF (pH 7.4): 11.53; (7)ACD/KOC (pH 5.5): 59.16; (8)ACD/KOC (pH 7.4): 198.6; (9)#H bond acceptors: 1; (10)#H bond donors: 0; (11)#Freely Rotating Bonds: 1; (12)Index of Refraction: 1.498; (13)Molar Refractivity: 33.89 cm³; (14)Molar Volume: 115.4 cm³; (15)Surface Tension: 33.6 dyne/cm; (16)Density: 0.927 g/cm³; (17)Flash Point: 29.4 °C; (18)Enthalpy of Vaporization: 37.12 kJ/mol; (19)Boiling Point: 150.3 °C at 760 mmHg; (20)Vapour Pressure: 4.93 mmHg at 25°C.

Preparation of 2-Ethylpyridine: It can distinguish from tar alkali.

Uses of 2-Ethylpyridine: it can be used to produce 1-pyridin-2-yl-ethanone by heating. This reaction will need reagents t-BuOOH, ZnCrCO₃-HTlc and solvent 2-methyl-propan-2-ol with reaction time of 24 hours. The yield is about 30%.

When you are using this chemical, please be cautious about it as the following:
This chemical may cause inflammation to the skin or other mucous membranes. It is irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. In case of contact with eyes, you should rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. Whenever you will contact it, please wear suitable protective clothing.

You can still convert the following datas into molecular structure:
(1)Canonical SMILES: CCC1=CC=CC=N1
(2)InChI: InChI=1S/C7H9N/c1-2-7-5-3-4-6-8-7/h3-6H,2H2,1H3
(3)InChIKey: NRGGMCIBEHEAIL-UHFFFAOYSA-N