Description

4-Pyridylcarbinol, also known as 4-Pyridinemethanol, is a versatile heterocyclic building block of significant importance in fine chemical synthesis. This compound serves as a key intermediate for the development of advanced pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and functional materials. It is particularly valuable for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to introduce the 4-hydroxymethylpyridine moiety into complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), including potential drug candidates targeting the central nervous system and other therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators, where the pyridine ring system is a common bioactive scaffold.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a starting material for the synthesis of chiral and achiral ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal complex formation.
• Functional Material Development: Employed in the research and production of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for constructing novel heterocyclic compounds and exploring new synthetic methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Pyridylcarbinol
CAS No.	586-95-8
Molecular Formula	C6H7NO
Molecular Weight	109.13 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Pyridinemethanol; 4-(Hydroxymethyl)pyridine; Pyridine-4-methanol; 4-Pyridylmethanol; 4-Hydroxymethylpyridine; (Pyridin-4-yl)methanol; 4-Pyridylcarbinol; 4-Pyridinecarbinol
EINECS	209-590-7

Quality Control

Our 4-Pyridylcarbinol is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring high-purity intermediates.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	56 - 60 °C
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.