Description

2-Hydroxypyridine (CAS NO 142-08-5) is a versatile heterocyclic organic compound that serves as a key building block and intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both a hydroxyl group and a nitrogen atom in an aromatic ring, makes it a valuable precursor for pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and complex ligands. This high-purity intermediate is essential for research and manufacturing chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking reliable synthesis pathways.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block for the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), including antiviral and antibacterial agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for nitrogen-oxygen donor ligands in coordination chemistry and catalysis.
• Chemical Research & Development: A fundamental reagent in heterocyclic chemistry research for creating novel molecular structures.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate in the synthesis of certain complex dyes and organic pigments.
• Complexing Agent: Utilized in analytical chemistry and metal extraction processes due to its chelating properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Hydroxypyridine
CAS No.	142-08-5
Molecular Formula	C5H5NO
Molecular Weight	95.10 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Pyridinol; α-Hydroxypyridine; 2-Pyridone; 1H-Pyridin-2-one; 2(1H)-Pyridinone; 2-Pyridinol; 2-Hydroxypyridine; Pyridin-2-ol
EINECS	205-520-7

Quality Control

Our 2-Hydroxypyridine is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring high-purity intermediates, from research to commercial-scale production.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	104 - 108 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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