24lutidine

2,4-Lutidine is an organic compound with the chemical formula C7H9N. It is a derivative of pyridine, a heterocyclic aromatic organic compound with the formula C5H5N. Specifically, 2,4-lutidine is a dimethylpyridine, meaning it has two methyl groups (CH3) attached to the pyridine ring. The numbers 2 and 4 indicate the positions of these methyl groups on the ring, relative to the nitrogen atom.

This compound is a colorless liquid at room temperature with a characteristic pyridine-like odor. It is soluble in water and many organic solvents. 2,4-Lutidine is classified as a weak base due to the presence of the nitrogen atom in the pyridine ring, which can accept a proton.

2,4-Lutidine finds applications as a solvent in various chemical reactions, particularly in organic synthesis. It can also be used as a building block in the synthesis of more complex molecules, including pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Its properties make it useful in certain catalytic processes and as a reagent in specific chemical transformations. The production of 2,4-lutidine typically involves chemical synthesis routes starting from simpler precursors. It is handled with care due to its flammability and potential for irritation.