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5-Ethyl-2-methylpyridine

Also known as: 2-Methyl-5-ethylpyridine, 2-Picoline,5-ethyl, 3-Ethyl-6-methylpyridine, 5-Ethyl-2-picoline, 5-ethyl-2-methyl-pyridine, Aldehydecollidine, Aldehydine, Aldehydkollidin, EINECS 203-250-0, Ethyl-5 methyl-2 pyridine, FEMA 3546, FEMA NUMBER 3546, MFCD00006344, Pyridine, 5-ethyl-2-methyl-, Pyridine,5-ethyl-2-methyl, T6NJ B1 E2, 5-ETHYL-2-METHYL PYRIDINE(MEP)

5-Ethyl-2-methylpyridine (CAS 104-90-5) is a compound in the Pharma Intermediates category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C8H11N and a molecular weight of 121.180 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of -70.9 °C, a boiling point of 176.0±9.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 0.9±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 66.1±0.0 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Danger and hazard statements H302 — Harmful if swallowed, H311 — Toxic in contact with skin and H331 — Toxic if inhaled. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.
104-90-5
Jingsj CID
J-1402874-1
Molecular Formula
C8H11N
Molecular Weight
121.180 g/mol
Category
Pharma Intermediates
Last updated
8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Melting Point-70.9 °C
Boiling Point176.0±9.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Density0.9±0.1 g/cm3
Flash Point66.1±0.0 °C
Exact Mass121.089149
PSA12.89000
LogP2.18
Additional Property4.2 (vs air)
Vapor Pressure1.5±0.3 mmHg at 25°C
Refractive Index1.500
Additional Propertypractically insoluble

GHS Safety & Compliance

Corrosion / Acute ToxicitySignal word: Danger
  • H302 — Harmful if swallowed
  • H311 — Toxic in contact with skin
  • H331 — Toxic if inhaled
  • H314 — Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

Customs & Trade Information

HS Code2933399090
Summary2933399090. other compounds containing an unfused pyridine ring (whether or not hydrogenated) in the structure. VAT:17.0%. Tax rebate rate:13.0%. . MFN tariff:6.5%. General tariff:20.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of 5-Ethyl-2-methylpyridine?

The CAS number of 5-Ethyl-2-methylpyridine is 104-90-5.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of 5-Ethyl-2-methylpyridine?

5-Ethyl-2-methylpyridine has molecular formula C8H11N and molecular weight 121.180 g/mol.

Is 5-Ethyl-2-methylpyridine hazardous?

5-Ethyl-2-methylpyridine has GHS signal word Danger and hazard statements H302 — Harmful if swallowed; H311 — Toxic in contact with skin; H331 — Toxic if inhaled.

What are the upstream and downstream products of 5-Ethyl-2-methylpyridine?

For 5-Ethyl-2-methylpyridine, Upstream Products: Acetylene, Paraldehyde, Methyl Vinyl Ether; Downstream Products: 2,4,6-Trichloropyrimidine, Pyridine, 2-Methylpyridine.

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