2-Acetylpyridine is an organic compound with the formula . It is a viscous colorless liquid that is widely used as a flavoring substance. It is found in malt and produced by the Maillard reaction and by nixtamalization. It contributes to the flavor of corn tortillas, popcorn, and beer. National Toxicology Program"Summary of Data for Chemical Selection" Synthesis The compound is prepared by acylation of 2-bromopyridine via the Grignard reagent.Trécourt, F.; Breton, G.; Bonnet, V.; Mongin, F.; Marsais, F.; Quéguiner, G., "New Syntheses of Substituted Pyridines via Bromine–Magnesium Exchange", Tetrahedron 2000, volume 56, pp. 1349-1360. . Chemical Use Synthesis of Doxylamine. See also 2-Acetyl-1-pyrroline 6-Acetyl-2,3,4,5-tetrahydropyridine Terpyridine
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