The 2-Amino-6-methylpyridine, with the CAS registry number 1824-81-3, is also known as 6-Amino-2-picoline. It belongs to the product categories of Variousamine; Pyridine; Pyridines, Pyrimidines, Purines and Pteredines; Pyridines derivates. Its EINECS number is 217-360-1. This chemical's molecular formula is C₆H₈N₂ and molecular weight is 108.14. What's more, its systematic name is 6-Methyl-2-pyridinamine. This chemical should be sealed and stored in a cool and dry place. Moreover, it should be protected from oxides, moisture and fire. It is used in organic synthesis, and it is also used to prepare photographic developer, dye and medicine. This chemical can be prepared by 2-methylpyridine.

Physical properties of 2-Amino-6-methylpyridine are: (1)ACD/LogP: 0.912; (2)# of Rule of 5 Violations: 0; (3)ACD/LogD (pH 5.5): -0.52; (4)ACD/LogD (pH 7.4): 0.78; (5)ACD/BCF (pH 5.5): 1.00; (6)ACD/BCF (pH 7.4): 2.14; (7)ACD/KOC (pH 5.5): 2.76; (8)ACD/KOC (pH 7.4): 54.99; (9)#H bond acceptors: 2; (10)#H bond donors: 2; (11)#Freely Rotating Bonds: 0; (12)Polar Surface Area: 38.91 Å²; (13)Index of Refraction: 1.574; (14)Molar Refractivity: 33.405 cm³; (15)Molar Volume: 101.213 cm³; (16)Polarizability: 13.243×10^-24cm³; (17)Surface Tension: 46.92 dyne/cm; (18)Density: 1.068 g/cm³; (19)Flash Point: 103.333 °C; (20)Enthalpy of Vaporization: 44.476 kJ/mol; (21)Boiling Point: 208.499 °C at 760 mmHg; (22)Vapour Pressure: 0.21 mmHg at 25°C.

Uses of 2-Amino-6-methylpyridine: it can be used to produce N-(6-methyl-[2]pyridyl)-phthalimide by heating. It will need solvent acetic acid with the reaction time of 24 hours. The yield is about 65%.

When you are using this chemical, please be cautious about it as the following:
This chemical is toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. It is irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. In case of contact with eyes, you should rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. When using it, you need to wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. In case of accident or if you feel unwell, you must seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible).

You can still convert the following datas into molecular structure:
(1)SMILES: n1c(cccc1N)C
(2)Std. InChI: InChI=1S/C6H8N2/c1-5-3-2-4-6(7)8-5/h2-4H,1H3,(H2,7,8)
(3)Std. InChIKey: QUXLCYFNVNNRBE-UHFFFAOYSA-N

The toxicity data is as follows: