Description

2-Hydroxy-5-(3-Pyridyl)Pyridine is a high-purity heterocyclic organic compound, serving as a critical advanced pharmaceutical intermediate and specialty chemical building block. Its unique bifunctional pyridine-hydroxyl structure makes it invaluable for synthesizing complex molecules in medicinal chemistry and materials science. This compound is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and electronic materials sectors.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for kinase inhibitors and other targeted therapies.
• Ligand Synthesis: Used to create complex chelating ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Agrochemical Research: Building block for developing new generation herbicides and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science: Intermediate in the production of organic electronic materials, such as charge-transport layers and light-emitting components.
• Chemical Research: Versatile scaffold for medicinal chemistry and drug discovery programs, enabling structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.
• Coordination Chemistry: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing novel coordination complexes with transition metals.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Hydroxy-5-(3-Pyridyl)Pyridine
CAS No.	1111109-65-9
Molecular Formula	C10H8N2O
Molecular Weight	172.18 g/mol
Synonyms	5-(Pyridin-3-yl)pyridin-2-ol; 2-Pyridinol, 5-(3-pyridinyl)-; 3-(6-Hydroxypyridin-3-yl)pyridine; 5-(3-Pyridyl)-2-hydroxypyridine; 2-Hydroxy-5-(pyridin-3-yl)pyridine; 5-(3-Pyridinyl)-2-pyridinol
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Quality Control

Our 2-Hydroxy-5-(3-Pyridyl)Pyridine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR/IR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the stringent requirements for research and development. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment. We support cGMP and ISO-aligned production for critical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.