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3-methylpyridine, also known as 3-picoline or 3-mepy, is a member of the class of compounds known as methylpyridines. Methylpyridines are organic compounds containing a pyridine ring substituted at one or more positions by a methyl group. 3-methylpyridine is soluble (in water) and a very strong basic compound (based on its pKa). 3-methylpyridine can be found in sweet orange and tea, which makes 3-methylpyridine a potential biomarker for the consumption of these food products. 3-methylpyridine can be found primarily in saliva. 3-Methylpyridine or 3-picoline, is an organic compound with formula 3-CH3C5H4N. It is one of three positional isomers of methylpyridine, whose structures vary according to where the methyl group is attached around the pyridine ring. This colorless liquid is a precursor to pyridine derivatives that have applications in the pharmaceutical and agricultural industries. Like pyridine, 3-methylpyridine is a colorless liquid with a strong odor and is classified as a weak base .