Category
Chemical Primary Standard
CAS Number
1122-62-9
Molecular Formula
C7H7NO
Molecular Weight
121.14 g/mol
Synonym

1-(2-Pyridinyl)ethanone; 1-(2-Pyridinyl)ethanone; 1-(2-Pyridyl)-1-ethanone; 1-(Pyridin-2-yl)ethan-1-one; 2-Acetylpyridine; 2-Pyridyl methyl ketone; Methyl 2-pyridinyl Ketone; Methyl 2-Pyridyl Ketone; Pyridin-2-yl Methyl Ketone; α-Acetylpyridine

Keywords
Miscellaneous compounds
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2-Acetylpyridine is an organic compound consisting of a pyridine ring with an acetyl group at the 2-position. It’s commonly used as a flavoring agent, a building block in chemical synthesis, and in the preparation of pharmaceuticals and coordination complexes.