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General Material Information

Preferred name 2,4-lutidine
Trivial Name 2,4-Dimethylpyridine
Short Description 2,4-dimethylpyridine
Formula C7 H9 N
CAS Number 108-47-4
FEMA Number 4389
Flavis Number 14.104
ECHA Number 203-586-8
FDA UNII 83903UJ0WW
Nikkaji Number J5.077F
Beilstein Number 0001506
MDL MFCD00006337
xLogP3-AA 1.60 (est)
NMR Predictor External link
JECFA Food Flavoring 2151 2,4-dimethylpyridine
FDA Patent No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm 108-47-4 ; 2,4-DIMETHYLPYRIDINE
Synonyms
  • 2,4-dimethyl pyridine
  • alpha,gamma- dimethyl pyridine
  • 2,4-dimethyl-pyridine
  • 2,4-dimethylpyridine
  • 2,4-lutidine
  • pyridine, 2,4-dimethyl-
  • 2,4-Dimethylpyridine
  • α,γ-Dimethylpyridine
  • NSC 2156

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Literature & References

2,4-dimethylpyridine
NIST Chemistry WebBook:Search Inchi
Canada Domestic Sub. List:108-47-4
Pubchem (cid):7936
Pubchem (sid):134970520
Publications by US Patents
3,931,166 - Certain 2,5-dimethyl-3-thiopyrazines
Flavoring agent
Publications by PubMed
Extraction of pyridine derivatives from human urine using electromembrane extraction coupled to dispersive liquid-liquid microextraction followed by gas chromatography determination.
The cell death pathway induced by metal halide complexes of pyridine and derivative ligands in hepatocellular carcinoma cells - necrosis or apoptosis?
A structure-activity study of Ni-catalyzed alkyl-alkyl Kumada coupling. Improved catalysts for coupling of secondary alkyl halides.
Using a Buffer Gas Modifier to Change Separation Selectivity in Ion Mobility Spectrometry.
Structural correlations for (1)H, (13)C and (15)N NMR coordination shifts in Au(III), Pd(II) and Pt(II) chloride complexes with lutidines and collidine.
Chemical standards in ion mobility spectrometry.
Nitric oxide oxidatively nitrosylates Ni(I) and Cu(I) C-organonitroso adducts.
Factors dictating the nuclearity/aggregation and acetate coordination modes of lutidine-coordinated zinc(II) acetate complexes.
Theoretical studies on the molecular structure and vibrational spectra of some dimethyl substituted pyridine derivatives.
A terminal Ni(III)-imide with diverse reactivity pathways.
Cu(I) beta-diketiminates for alkene aziridination: reversible Cu-arene binding and catalytic nitrene transfer from PhI=NTs.
Structure and dynamics of neutral beta-H agostic nickel alkyls: a combined experimental and theoretical study.
A mechanistic investigation of the polymerization of ethylene catalyzed by neutral Ni(II) complexes derived from bulky anilinotropone ligands.
[Study on adductive reaction of Ni[(C4H9O)2PS2]2 with nitrogen base by spectrographic method].
Weak hydrogen bonding as a basis for concentration-dependent guest selectivity by a cyclophane host.
Synthesis and anti-inflammatory activity of polyazaheterocyclic derivatives of 6-amino-2,4-lutidine and their precursors.
Prediction of reduced ion mobility constants of organic compounds from molecular structure.
Use of borinium ions as probes of steric effects in gas-phase ion-molecule complexes.
Synthesis and antitumor activity of amino derivatives of pyridine-2-carboxaldehyde thiosemicarbazone.
[Plasmids for biodegradation of 2,6-dimethylpyridine, 2,4-dimethylpyridine, and pyridine in strains of Arthrobacter].
Comparison of the effects of 3-ethoxycarbonyl-1,4-dihydro-2,4-dimethylpyridine and 3,5-diethoxycarbonyl-1,4-dihydro-2,4,6-trimethylpyridine on ferrochelatase activity and heme biosynthesis in chick embryo liver cells in culture.
Microbial decomposition of 2-ethylpyridine, 2,4-lutidine & 2,4,6-collidine.
Reaction of 2, 4-lutidine 1-oxide and 2, 4-dimethylquinoline 1-oxide with acetic anhydride.

Other Information

(IUPAC):Atomic Weights of the Elements 2011 (pdf)
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(IUPAC):Periodic Table of the Elements
FDA Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS):View
FDA Indirect Additives used in Food Contact Substances:View
HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database):HMDB32244
FooDB:FDB009331
Export Tariff Code:2933.39.1000
VCF-Online:VCF Volatile Compounds in Food
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Wikipedia:View

PhysChem Properties

Material listed in food chemical codex No
Molecular weight 107.15573120117
Specific gravity @ 25 °C
Pounds per Gallon 7.73 to 7.78
Specific gravity @ 20 °C
Pounds per Gallon 7.739 to 7.789
Refractive Index 1.496 to 1.502 @ 20 °C
Melting Point -60 to -57°C @ 760 mm Hg
Boiling Point 156 to 158°C @ 760 mm Hg
Vapor Pressure 3.559 mmHg @ 25 °C
Flash Point TCC Value 37.22 °C TCC
logP (o/w) 1.646 est
Solubility
alcohol Yes
water, 5.298e+004 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) Yes
water, 3.50E+05 mg/L @ 25 °C (exp) Yes

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Type: Smoky
smoky, phenolic
General comment At 0.01 % in dipropylene glycol. smoky phenolic
Flavor Type: Green
green
General comment Green

Occurrences

Safety Information

Safety information

Preferred SDS: View
European information :
Most important hazard(s):
T - Toxic.
R 10 - Flammable.
R 23/24/25 - Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
R 36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system, and skin.
S 01/02 - Keep locked up and out of the reach of children.
S 09 - Keep container in a well-ventilated place.
S 16 - Keep away from sources of ignition - No Smoking.
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.
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 200 mg/kg
National Technical Information Service. Vol. PB85-143766

Dermal Toxicity:
Not determined
Inhalation Toxicity:
Not determined

Safety in use information

Category:
flavoring agents and cosmetic fragrance agents
RIFM Fragrance Material Safety Assessment: Search
IFRA Code of Practice Notification of the 49th Amendment to the IFRA Code of Practice
Recommendation for 2,4-lutidine usage levels up to:
0.0100 % in the fragrance concentrate.
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU): 0.024 (μg/capita/day)
Modified Theoretical Added Maximum Daily Intake (mTAMDI): 400 (μg/person/day)
Threshold of Concern:540 (μg/person/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: 23
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average usual ppmaverage maximum ppm
baked goods: 0.100000.30000
beverages(nonalcoholic): 0.100000.30000
beverages(alcoholic): 0.100000.30000
breakfast cereal: 0.500001.00000
cheese: 0.500001.00000
chewing gum: 0.100000.30000
condiments / relishes: 10.0000040.00000
confectionery froastings: 3.0000010.00000
egg products: 0.100000.30000
fats / oils: 20.0000040.00000
fish products: 0.100000.30000
frozen dairy: 0.100000.30000
fruit ices: 0.100000.30000
gelatins / puddings: 0.100000.30000
granulated sugar: 0.100000.30000
gravies: 3.0000010.00000
hard candy: 0.100000.30000
imitation dairy: 0.500001.00000
instant coffee / tea: 5.0000010.00000
jams / jellies: 0.100000.30000
meat products: 30.0000040.00000
milk products: 0.100000.30000
nut products: 5.0000010.00000
other grains: 5.0000010.00000
poultry: 20.0000040.00000
processed fruits: 0.100000.30000
processed vegetables: 1.000003.00000
reconstituted vegetables: 1.000003.00000
seasonings / flavors: 0.100000.30000
snack foods: 1.000003.00000
soft candy: 0.100000.30000
soups: 20.0000040.00000
sugar substitutes: 0.100000.30000
sweet sauces: 0.100000.30000
Food categories according to Commission Regulation EC No. 1565/2000 (EC, 2000) in FGE.06 (EFSA, 2002a). According to the Industry the "normal" use is defined as the average of reported usages and "maximum use" is defined as the 95th percentile of reported usages (EFSA, 2002i).
Note: mg/kg = 0.001/1000 = 0.000001 = 1/1000000 = ppm.
average usage mg/kgmaximum usage mg/kg
Dairy products, excluding products of category 02.0 (01.0): 0.400002.00000
Fats and oils, and fat emulsions (type water-in-oil) (02.0): 0.100000.50000
Edible ices, including sherbet and sorbet (03.0): 0.400002.00000
Processed fruit (04.1): 0.400002.00000
Processed vegetables (incl. mushrooms & fungi, roots & tubers, pulses and legumes), and nuts & seeds (04.2): --
Confectionery (05.0): 1.000005.00000
Chewing gum (05.3): --
Cereals and cereal products, incl. flours & starches from roots & tubers, pulses & legumes, excluding bakery (06.0): 0.200001.00000
Bakery wares (07.0): 2.0000010.00000
Meat and meat products, including poultry and game (08.0): 0.200001.00000
Fish and fish products, including molluscs, crustaceans and echinoderms (MCE) (09.0): 0.200001.00000
Eggs and egg products (10.0): --
Sweeteners, including honey (11.0): --
Salts, spices, soups, sauces, salads, protein products, etc. (12.0): 0.100000.50000
Foodstuffs intended for particular nutritional uses (13.0): 0.200001.00000
Non-alcoholic ("soft") beverages, excl. dairy products (14.1): 0.200001.00000
Alcoholic beverages, incl. alcohol-free and low-alcoholic counterparts (14.2): --
Ready-to-eat savouries (15.0): 1.000005.00000
Composite foods (e.g. casseroles, meat pies, mincemeat) - foods that could not be placed in categories 01.0 - 15.0 (16.0): 0.200001.00000

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 24, Revision 2 (FGE.24Rev2): Pyridine, pyrrole, indole and quinoline derivatives from chemical group 28
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EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):108-47-4
EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data
EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry
Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :7936
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data
WISER:UN 1992
WGK Germany:3
2,4-dimethylpyridine
Chemidplus:0000108474
RTECS:OK9400000 for cas# 108-47-4