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. ==Synthesis== The compound is prepared by acylation of 2-bromopyridine via the Grignard reagent. ==Chemical Use== Synthesis of Doxylamine. ==See also== 2-Acetyl-1-pyrroline 6-Acetyl-2,3,4,5-tetrahydropyridine Terpyridine
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. ==Synthesis== The compound is prepared by acylation of 2-bromopyridine via the Grignard reagent. ==Chemical Use== Synthesis of Doxylamine. ==See also== 2-Acetyl-1-pyrroline 6-Acetyl-2,3,4,5-tetrahydropyridine Terpyridine
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