Description

3-Hydroxy-4-Pyridone is a versatile heterocyclic organic compound that serves as a key building block and chelating agent in advanced chemical synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both a hydroxyl and a ketone group on a pyridine ring, provides unique metal-binding properties and reactivity. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it is used to develop active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those with chelating or metal-binding therapeutic functions.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced fungicides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Metal Chelation & Sequestration: Acts as an effective ligand for binding transition metals like iron and copper in industrial processes and research applications.
• Chemical Research & Development: Serves as a fundamental scaffold in medicinal chemistry and material science for creating new molecular entities.
• Specialty Polymer Additive: Can be incorporated into polymer chains to impart specific metal-chelating or UV-stabilizing properties.
• Analytical Reagent: Employed in laboratory settings as a reagent for the colorimetric detection or quantification of specific metal ions.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Hydroxy-4-Pyridone
CAS No.	1121-23-9
Molecular Formula	C5H5NO2
Molecular Weight	111.10 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Pyridinol, 3-hydroxy-; 3-Hydroxy-4(1H)-pyridinone; 1H-Pyridin-4-one, 3-hydroxy-; 3-Hydroxypyridin-4-one; Deferiprone Impurity; L1 Ligand; CP20; Ferriprox impurity
EINECS	214-341-7

Quality Control

Our 3-Hydroxy-4-Pyridone is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

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 incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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