Description

2-Hydroxy-4-Methylpyridine is a versatile heterocyclic organic compound that serves as a crucial building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both a hydroxyl and a methyl substituent on the pyridine ring, makes it a valuable intermediate for creating complex molecules with specific functionalities. This compound is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the production of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a functionalized pyridine core.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides, where it acts as a core structural unit.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing chelating ligands used in homogeneous catalysis and metal complexation.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in organic synthesis for constructing more complex nitrogen-containing heterocycles and fine chemicals.
• Material Science: Potential use as a monomer or additive in the synthesis of specialty polymers and functional materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Hydroxy-4-Methylpyridine
CAS No.	13466-41-6
Molecular Formula	C6H7NO
Molecular Weight	109.13 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Methyl-2-pyridinol; 4-Methyl-2-hydroxypyridine; 2-Pyridinol, 4-methyl-; 2-Hydroxy-4-picoline; 4-Methyl-2(1H)-pyridinone; 4-Methyl-2-pyridone; 2-Hydroxy-4-methylpyridine
EINECS	236-685-8

Quality Control

Our 2-Hydroxy-4-Methylpyridine is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistent performance. We provide detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, documenting key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment ensures the material meets the stringent requirements for use in regulated synthesis applications.

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 incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	150 - 154 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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