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2,6-Lutidine, 98+%
Description
2,6-Lutidine is used as a solvent in organic synthesis and as a sterically hindered mild base. It is also used as a vulcanization accelerator for dyes, resins and rubber. It also acts as a food additive.
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2,6-Lutidine is used as a solvent in organic synthesis and as a sterically hindered mild base. It is also used as a vulcanization accelerator for dyes, resins and rubber. It also acts as a food additive.
Solubility
Miscible with water.
Notes
Incompatible with acids, acid chlorides, oxidizing agents and chloroformates.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | -7°C |
| Density | 0.923 |
| Boiling Point | 143°C to 145°C |
| Flash Point | 33°C (91°F) |
| Odor | Unpleasant |
| Refractive Index | 1.497 |
| Quantity | 25 mL |
| UN Number | UN1993 |
| Beilstein | 105690 |
| Sensitivity | Hygroscopic |
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Safety and Handling
- 2,6-Lutidine
- Warning
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Flammable liquid Category 3
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H226-Flammable liquid and vapour.
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
- P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 2,6-Lutidine
RUO – Research Use Only
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