Description

4-(Hydroxy(Pyridin-2-Yl)Methyl)Phenol is a versatile organic compound featuring a phenol core substituted with a hydroxypyridinylmethyl group, making it a valuable bifunctional building block. This structure is significant for its ability to act as a ligand or an intermediate in the synthesis of complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical and material science research. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders or possessing antimicrobial properties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, or plant growth regulators that require specific phenolic and heterocyclic motifs.
• Ligand in Catalysis: Serves as a chelating ligand for metal catalysts in asymmetric synthesis and cross-coupling reactions due to its O,N-donor atoms.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic semiconductors, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), or polymeric materials with specific electronic or binding properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile scaffold for medicinal chemistry and organic synthesis programs exploring new chemical entities.
• Fine Chemical Production: Used in the custom synthesis of specialty chemicals for various high-value industrial applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(Hydroxy(Pyridin-2-Yl)Methyl)Phenol
CAS No.	33455-95-7
Molecular Formula	C12H11NO2
Molecular Weight	201.22 g/mol
Synonyms	2-[(4-Hydroxyphenyl)(hydroxy)methyl]pyridine; 4-(Hydroxy-pyridin-2-yl-methyl)-phenol; Phenol, 4-[(hydroxy)(2-pyridinyl)methyl]-; 2-Pyridinemethanol, α-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-; α-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)-2-pyridinemethanol; (4-Hydroxybenzyl)(2-pyridyl)methanol; 4-[(2-Pyridyl)(hydroxy)methyl]phenol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-(Hydroxy(Pyridin-2-Yl)Methyl)Phenol is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting batch-specific results are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials. Due to its light-sensitive nature, handling and packaging should minimize exposure to direct light.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.