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2,4-dimethylpyridine

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2,4-Dimethylpyridine is a heterocyclic aromatic compound with the molecular formula C7H9N. It is a colorless liquid with a characteristic pyridine odor. It is primarily used as a starting material for the synthesis of other chemicals, particularly pharmaceuticals. 2,4-Dimethylpyridine is a versatile building block for the synthesis of various pyridine derivatives, including those with medicinal properties. It is also a potential precursor to various polymers and other materials. Its chemical reactivity and structural similarity to natural compounds like vitamin B6 make it an interesting subject for research in areas such as drug discovery and materials science. The compound is known to exhibit antimicrobial activity and has been explored for its potential in treating bacterial infections. Its synthesis is often achieved through a variety of methods, including the reaction of pyridine with methyl halides in the presence of a base. 2,4-Dimethylpyridine has been studied extensively due to its potential applications in various fields, and its synthesis, effects, and importance continue to be areas of active research.'

Cross-References

ID SourceID
PubMed CID7936
CHEBI ID192115
SCHEMBL ID44068
MeSH IDM0210265

Synonyms (44)

Synonym
EN300-19112
.alpha.,.gamma.-dimethylpyridine
nsc-2156
nsc2156
2,4-dimethylpyridine
2,4-lutidine
108-47-4
nsc 2156
ai3-24281
brn 0001506
alpha,gamma-dimethylpyridine
einecs 203-586-8
inchi=1/c7h9n/c1-6-3-4-8-7(2)5-6/h3-5h,1-2h
pyridine, 2,4-dimethyl-
2,4-lutidine, 99%
L0085
CHEBI:192115
AKOS005258307
STL280318
5-20-06-00019 (beilstein handbook reference)
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unii-83903uj0ww
FT-0610233
AM20050655
2,4-dimethylpyridine [fhfi]
fema no. 4389
BP-30083
4,6-dimethyl-pyridine
2.4-lutidine
2,4 lutidine
BBL027575
SCHEMBL44068
DTXSID2051556
W-200785
STR07571
CS-W020592
2,4-lutidene
AC-26213
mfcd00006337
2,4-lutidine, analytical standard
alpha,laquo gammaraquo -dimethylpyridine
2,4-dimethyl-pyridine
Q22266828
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[information is derived through text-mining from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Drug Classes (1)

ClassDescription
methylpyridinesAny member of the class of pyridines that carries at least one methyl substituent.
[compound class information is derived from Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]

Research

Studies (5)

TimeframeStudies, This Drug (%)All Drugs %
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's1 (20.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's2 (40.00)24.3611
2020's2 (40.00)2.80
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Market Indicators

Research Demand Index: 32.08

According to the monthly volume, diversity, and competition of internet searches for this compound, as well the volume and growth of publications, there is estimated to be moderate demand-to-supply ratio for research on this compound.

MetricThis Compound (vs All)
Research Demand Index32.08 (24.57)
Research Supply Index1.95 (2.92)
Research Growth Index4.54 (4.65)
Search Engine Demand Index30.68 (26.88)
Search Engine Supply Index2.00 (0.95)

This Compound (32.08)

All Compounds (24.57)

Study Types

Publication TypeThis drug (%)All Drugs (%)
Trials0 (0.00%)5.53%
Reviews0 (0.00%)6.00%
Case Studies0 (0.00%)4.05%
Observational0 (0.00%)0.25%
Other6 (100.00%)84.16%
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]