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General Material Information

Preferred name 5-ethyl-2-methyl pyridine
Trivial Name 5-Ethyl-2-methylpyridine
Short Description 5-ethyl-2-methylpyridine
Formula C8 H11 N
CAS Number 104-90-5
FEMA Number 3546
Flavis Number 14.066
ECHA Number 203-250-0
FDA UNII WG205CGK3Y
Nikkaji Number J5.037G
Beilstein Number 0109269
MDL MFCD00006344
COE Number 11385
xLogP3-AA 2.00 (est)
Bio Activity Summary External link
NMR Predictor External link
JECFA Food Flavoring 1318 5-ethyl-2-methylpyridine
FDA Patent No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm 104-90-5 ; 5-ETHYL-2-METHYLPYRIDINE
Synonyms
  • 2,5-aldehydine
  • 5-ethyl-2-methyl-pyridin
  • 5-ethyl-2-methylpyridine
  • 5-ethyl-2-picoline
  • 3-ethyl-6-methyl pyridine
  • 3-ethyl-6-methylpyridine
  • 5-ethyl-alpha-picoline
  • 6-methyl-3-ethyl pyridine
  • 6-methyl-3-ethylpyridine
  • 2-methyl-5-ethyl pyridine
  • 2-methyl-5-ethylpyridine
  • 2-picoline, 5-ethyl-
  • pyridine, 5-ethyl-2-methyl-
  • 2-Picoline, 5-ethyl-
  • 5-Ethyl-2-methylpyridine
  • Aldehydine
  • 5-Ethyl-α-picoline
  • 5-Ethyl-2-picoline
  • 2-Methyl-5-ethylpyridine
  • 6-Methyl-3-ethylpyridine
  • 3-Ethyl-6-methylpyridine
  • Aldehydecollidine
  • Collidine, aldehydecollidine
  • NSC 1984

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Literature & References

5-ethyl-2-methylpyridine
NIST Chemistry WebBook:Search Inchi
Canada Domestic Sub. List:104-90-5
Pubchem (cid):7728
Pubchem (sid):134970832
Publications by US Patents
3,931,166 - Certain 2,5-dimethyl-3-thiopyrazines
Flavoring agent

Other Information

(IUPAC):Atomic Weights of the Elements 2011 (pdf)
Videos:The Periodic Table of Videos
tgsc:Atomic Weights use for this web site
(IUPAC):Periodic Table of the Elements
FDA Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS):View
CHEMBL:View
HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database):HMDB29729
FooDB:FDB000925
Export Tariff Code:2933.39.9100
VCF-Online:VCF Volatile Compounds in Food
ChemSpider:View
Formulations/Preparations:
•grade: technical •grades or purity: 99.9%

PhysChem Properties

Material listed in food chemical codex No
Molecular weight 121.18267059326
Specific gravity @ 25 °C
Pounds per Gallon 7.63 to 7.68
Refractive Index 1.495 to 1.502 @ 20 °C
Boiling Point 172 to 175°C @ 760 mm Hg
Vapor Pressure 1.43 mmHg @ 25 °C
Vapor Density 4.2
Flash Point TCC Value 66.11 °C TCC
logP (o/w) 2.178 est
Solubility
alcohol Yes
water, 12000 mg/L @ 20 °C (exp) Yes
water No

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Type: Nutty
nutty, potato raw potato, roasted, earthy
General comment At 0.10 % in propylene glycol. nutty strong raw potato roasted earthy
Flavor Type: Winey
winey, buttery, acidic, cereal, sulfurous, solvent
General comment Winey buttery acidic cereal sulfurous solvent

Occurrences

Potential Uses

Applications
Odor purposes Earth
Flavoring purposes Mushroom, Nut, Potato

Safety Information

Safety information

Preferred SDS: View
European information :
Most important hazard(s):
Xn - Harmful.
R 20/22 - Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed.
R 52/53 - Harmful to qauatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children.
S 20/21 - When using do not eat, drink or smoke.
S 23 - Do not breath vapour.
S 24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
S 26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S 36/37/39 - Wear suitable clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.
S 45 - In case of accident or if you feel unwell seek medical advice immediately.
S 61 - Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/safety data sheet.
Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)
None found.
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements
Pictogram
Hazard statement(s)
None found.
Precautionary statement(s)
None found.
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity:
oral-rat LD50 1540 mg/kg
(Smyth et al., 1951a)

oral-rat LD50 368 mg/kg
(Izmerov et al., 1982)

oral-mouse LD50 282 mg/kg
(Izmerov et al., 1982)

oral-mouse LD50 282 mg/kg
"Toxicometric Parameters of Industrial Toxic Chemicals Under Single Exposure," Izmerov, N.F., et al., Moscow, Centre of International Projects, GKNT, 1982Vol. -, Pg. 83, 1982.

oral-rat LD50 1300 uL/kg
LUNGS, THORAX, OR RESPIRATION: DYSPNEA BEHAVIORAL: SOMNOLENCE (GENERAL DEPRESSED ACTIVITY)
National Technical Information Service. Vol. OTS0571695

Dermal Toxicity:
skin-rabbit LD50 566 ul/kg
LIVER: OTHER CHANGES LUNGS, THORAX, OR RESPIRATION: ACUTE PULMONARY EDEMA
National Technical Information Service. Vol. OTS0571695

subcutaneous-rat LD50 826 mg/kg
"Toxicometric Parameters of Industrial Toxic Chemicals Under Single Exposure," Izmerov, N.F., et al., Moscow, Centre of International Projects, GKNT, 1982Vol. -, Pg. 83, 1982.

subcutaneous-mouse LD50 294 mg/kg
"Toxicometric Parameters of Industrial Toxic Chemicals Under Single Exposure," Izmerov, N.F., et al., Moscow, Centre of International Projects, GKNT, 1982Vol. -, Pg. 83, 1982.

skin-guinea pig LD50 2500 mg/kg
"Prehled Prumyslove Toxikologie; Organicke Latky," Marhold, J., Prague, Czechoslovakia, Avicenum, 1986Vol. -, Pg. 846, 1986.

Inhalation Toxicity:
inhalation-rat LC50 540 ppm/4H
BEHAVIORAL: SOMNOLENCE (GENERAL DEPRESSED ACTIVITY) BEHAVIORAL: ATAXIA
National Technical Information Service. Vol. OTS0571695

Safety in use information

Category:
flavoring agents
Recommendation for 5-ethyl-2-methyl pyridine usage levels up to:
not for fragrance use.
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU): 0.12 (μg/capita/day)
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-USA): 0.04 (μg/capita/day)
Structure Class: II
Use levels for FEMA GRAS flavoring substances on which the FEMA Expert Panel based its judgments that the substances are generally recognized as safe (GRAS).
The Expert Panel also publishes separate extensive reviews of scientific information on all FEMA GRAS flavoring substances and can be found at FEMA Flavor Ingredient Library
publication number: 11
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average usual ppmaverage maximum ppm
baked goods: -1.50000
beverages(nonalcoholic): --
beverages(alcoholic): --
breakfast cereal: -1.00000
cheese: --
chewing gum: --
condiments / relishes: --
confectionery froastings: --
egg products: --
fats / oils: --
fish products: --
frozen dairy: --
fruit ices: --
gelatins / puddings: --
granulated sugar: --
gravies: -0.50000
hard candy: --
imitation dairy: --
instant coffee / tea: -0.05000
jams / jellies: --
meat products: -1.00000
milk products: --
nut products: -1.00000
other grains: --
poultry: --
processed fruits: --
processed vegetables: --
reconstituted vegetables: --
seasonings / flavors: --
snack foods: --
soft candy: --
soups: -0.50000
sugar substitutes: --
sweet sauces: --

Safety references

European Food Safety Athority(EFSA):Flavor usage levels; Subacute, Subchronic, Chronic and Carcinogenicity Studies; Developmental / Reproductive Toxicity Studies; Genotoxicity Studies...

European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) reference(s):

Opinion of the Scientific Panel on food additives, flavourings, processing aids and materials in contact with food (AFC) related to Flavouring Group Evaluation 24 (FGE.24): Pyridine, pyrrole, indole and quinoline derivatives from chemical group 28 (Commission Regulation (EC) No 1565/2000 of 18 July 2000)
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Pyridine, pyrrole, indole and quinoline derivatives from chemical group 28 Flavouring Group Evaluation 24, Revision 1 - Scientific Opinion of the Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in contact with Food (AFC)
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Flavouring Group Evaluation 77 (FGE77) [1] - Consideration of Pyridine, Pyrrole and Quinoline Derivatives evaluated by JECFA (63rd meeting) structurally related to Pyridine, Pyrrole, Indole and Quinoline Derivatives evaluated by EFSA in FGE.24Rev1 (2008)
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Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 77, Revision 2 (FGE.77Rev2): Consideration of Pyridine, Pyrrole and Quinoline Derivatives evaluated by JECFA (63rd meeting) structurally related to Pyridine, Pyrrole, Indole and Quinoline Derivatives evaluated by EFSA in FGE.24Rev2 (2013)
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Scientific opinion on flavouring group evaluation 77, revision 3 (FGE.77Rev3): consideration of pyridine, pyrrole and quinoline derivatives evaluated by JECFA (63rd meeting) structurally related to pyridine, pyrrole, indole and quinoline derivatives evaluated by EFSA in FGE.24Rev2
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EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):104-90-5
EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data
EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry
Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :7728
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data
WISER:UN 2300
WGK Germany:1
5-ethyl-2-methylpyridine
Chemidplus:0000104905
EPA/NOAA CAMEO:hazardous materials
RTECS:TJ6825000 for cas# 104-90-5