Description

3-Pyridinemethanol is a versatile heterocyclic building block and chiral intermediate of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its pyridine core with a hydroxymethyl functional group makes it a valuable precursor for pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty materials. This compound is essential for research and production chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and functional molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), including potential antiviral and central nervous system (CNS) drugs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used as a building block for creating novel pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing chiral ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of specialty chemicals, dyes, and functional materials.
• Research & Development: A valuable compound in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new chemical entities and reaction pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Pyridinemethanol
CAS No.	100-55-0
Molecular Formula	C6H7NO
Molecular Weight	109.13 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(Hydroxymethyl)pyridine; 3-Pyridylmethanol; Pyridine-3-methanol; 3-Pyridylcarbinol; (Pyridin-3-yl)methanol; Nicotinyl alcohol (pharmaceutical context); β-Picolyl alcohol; 3-Pyridinecarbinol
EINECS	202-864-6

Quality Control

Our 3-Pyridinemethanol is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive quality documentation, including detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) with results from advanced analytical techniques like HPLC, GC, and NMR. Our quality commitment ensures the material meets the rigorous standards required for pharmaceutical and fine chemical synthesis.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and acids.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or low-melting solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC/GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.