Description

1-Pyridin-4-Yl-Ethanol is a versatile pyridine derivative characterized by an ethanol substituent at the 4-position of the pyridine ring. This structure makes it a valuable intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis, particularly for pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. It is primarily sought 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: Key building block for the synthesis of drug candidates, particularly those targeting the central nervous system or acting as enzyme inhibitors.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the pyridine moiety is essential for biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for chiral or non-chiral ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal complex formation.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and functional polymers.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile reagent for exploring new synthetic pathways and creating novel heterocyclic compounds in academic and industrial labs.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Pyridin-4-Yl-Ethanol
CAS No.	42732-22-9
Molecular Formula	C7H9NO
Molecular Weight	123.15 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(1-Hydroxyethyl)pyridine; 4-Pyridineethanol; 1-(4-Pyridinyl)ethanol; 4-(1-Hydroxyethyl)pyridine; 4-(2-Hydroxyethyl)pyridine (isomer check); p-Pyridylethanol; 4-Ethanolpyridine; 1-(Pyridin-4-yl)ethan-1-ol
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Quality Control

Our 1-Pyridin-4-Yl-Ethanol is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for advanced synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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