Olfactionary2-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, ethyl ester
At a glance
Ethyl picolinate is a synthetic ester of picolinic (2‑pyridinecarboxylic) acid, giving a bright, slightly sweet, fruity‑green note with a faint pyridine nuance; used as a top‑note accent in modern fragrances.
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