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General Description

2-[2-(methylsulfanyl)ethyl]pyridine, also known as MEP, is a chemical compound with the formula C9H11NS. This organic compound contains a pyridine ring with a sulfur-containing ethyl side chain. MEP is often used as a building block in organic synthesis and can be found in various pharmaceutical and agrochemical products. It is known for its distinctive odor and is used as a flavoring agent in the food industry. Additionally, MEP has been studied for its potential application as a corrosion inhibitor due to its ability to form protective films on metal surfaces.

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• 76429-62-4 2-(2-methylsulfinylethyl)pyridine 

Relevant academic research and scientific papers

Neighboring-Group Participation in Organic Redox Reactions: Effect of Tertiary Amine and Pyridine Groups on the Kinetics and Mechanism of Thioether-Sulfoxide Interconversions

The effect of neighboring tertiary amine, quaternary ammonium, and pyridine substitution on both the oxidation of thioethers by aqueous I2 and the reduction of sulfoxides by aqueous HI has been evaluated.The millionfold acceleration in the rates of the reaction of 5-methyl-1-thia-5-azacyclooctane and its sulfoxide is unique.The rates of the lower homologues and cyclic analogues are not accelerated and at a given acid concentration the rates of oxidation of amine sulfides follow the rate law d/dt=-kox-1.The rates of reduction of the aminesulfoxides follow the rate law d/dt=kred.The pH profiles of the I2 oxidation of 6-methyl-2-thia-6-azaheptane and 2-pyridine demonstrate neighboring-group participation and suggest N-S interacted intermediates.