Description

Pyridine-2,3-Dimethanol is a versatile bifunctional organic compound featuring both pyridine and diol moieties, making it a valuable chiral building block and ligand precursor. Its structure is critical for synthesizing complex molecules where precise stereochemistry and metal coordination are required. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries developing active ingredients and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in neurologically active compounds and antiviral agents.
• Asymmetric Catalysis Ligand: Serves as a precursor for chiral ligands used in asymmetric hydrogenation and other enantioselective transformations.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced, targeted pesticides and herbicides requiring specific stereochemistry for efficacy.
• Coordination Chemistry: Acts as a chelating agent for metal ions in catalytic systems and material science applications.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in the construction of complex heterocyclic compounds, natural product analogs, and functionalized pyridine derivatives.
• Research & Development: A valuable tool in academic and industrial R&D for method development and exploring new chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	Pyridine-2,3-Dimethanol
CAS No.	38070-79-0
Molecular Formula	C7H9NO2
Molecular Weight	139.15 g/mol
Synonyms	2,3-Bis(hydroxymethyl)pyridine; 2,3-Pyridinedimethanol; (Pyridine-2,3-diyl)dimethanol; 2,3-Di(hydroxymethyl)pyridine; 2,3-Pyridylenedimethanol; 2,3-Bis(hydroxymethyl)pyridine; α,α'-Dihydroxy-2,3-lutidine; 2,3-Lutidinedimethanol
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Quality Control

Our Pyridine-2,3-Dimethanol is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and chiral purity assessment, to ensure it meets the high standards required for advanced synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided and available upon request to support your regulatory and quality assurance needs.

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). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to exclude moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity	≥ 99.0% ee (if applicable)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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