描述
2,6-dimethylquinoline belongs to quinolines and derivatives class of compounds. Those are compounds containing a quinoline moiety, which consists of a benzene ring fused to a pyrimidine ring to form benzo[b]azabenzene. 2,6-dimethylquinoline is practically insoluble (in water) and a very strong basic compound (based on its pKa). 2,6-dimethylquinoline can be found in tea, which makes 2,6-dimethylquinoline a potential biomarker for the consumption of this food product.