Description

2-Hydroxymethyl-6-(Pyridin-4-Yl)Pyridine is a versatile heterocyclic building block featuring a hydroxymethyl group and a bipyridine-like structure. This compound is of significant value in advanced organic synthesis and materials science due to its ability to act as a chelating ligand and a functionalized precursor. It is primarily needed by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• As a key ligand precursor in the synthesis of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and coordination polymers for catalysis and gas storage.
• In pharmaceutical research as a building block for developing novel drug candidates, particularly in kinase inhibitor and antiviral agent discovery.
• For the preparation of functionalized polymers and advanced materials with specific optical or electronic properties.
• As a chelating agent in the formulation of homogeneous catalysts for organic transformations.
• In agrochemical research for the synthesis of new herbicide or pesticide intermediates.
• As a research chemical in academic and industrial laboratories for studying supramolecular chemistry and self-assembly processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Hydroxymethyl-6-(Pyridin-4-Yl)Pyridine
CAS No.	1227514-00-2
Molecular Formula	C12H12N2O
Molecular Weight	200.24 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(6-(Hydroxymethyl)pyridin-2-yl)pyridine; 2-(Hydroxymethyl)-6-(4-pyridinyl)pyridine; 6-(Pyridin-4-yl)pyridine-2-methanol; 2-Pyridinemethanol, 6-(4-pyridinyl)-; (6-(Pyridin-4-yl)pyridin-2-yl)methanol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Hydroxymethyl-6-(Pyridin-4-Yl)Pyridine is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container should be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
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.