Description

4-Pyridineethanol,1-Oxide(9Ci) is a versatile heterocyclic building block and intermediate of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both a pyridine N-oxide moiety and an ethanol side chain, makes it a valuable precursor for the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and functional materials. This compound is particularly sought after by research chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical and life science industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring functionalized pyridine cores.
• Ligand and Catalyst Precursor: Used in the synthesis of specialized ligands for metal catalysis and coordination chemistry, leveraging the N-oxide group's metal-binding properties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a building block for creating new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with enhanced efficacy and selectivity.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, polymers, and liquid crystals due to its polar and modifiable structure.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the design and synthesis of molecular probes and tags for studying biological systems and mechanisms.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental reagent for methodological studies in organic synthesis, including oxidation reactions and heterocyclic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Pyridineethanol,1-Oxide(9Ci)
CAS No.	117423-62-8
Molecular Formula	C7H9NO2
Molecular Weight	139.15 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(Pyridin-4-yl)ethan-1-ol 1-Oxide; 4-(2-Hydroxyethyl)pyridine 1-Oxide; 4-(2-Hydroxyethyl)pyridine N-Oxide; 2-(4-Pyridyl)ethanol N-Oxide; 4-Pyridineethanol N-Oxide; 1-Hydroxy-4-(2-hydroxyethyl)pyridin-1-ium; (4-Pyridyl)ethanol N-Oxide
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Quality Control

Every batch of 4-Pyridineethanol,1-Oxide(9Ci) is manufactured under a strict quality management system and undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide full traceability and support our products with detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA), which include data from NMR, HPLC, and other relevant techniques. Our quality commitment ensures the material meets the high standards required for research and scale-up applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (typically 15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive and should be handled and stored accordingly to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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