Description

2-(Hydroxymethyl)Pyridine is a versatile heterocyclic building block featuring both a pyridine ring and a hydroxymethyl functional group. This bifunctional structure makes it a critical intermediate for synthesizing a wide range of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals. It is particularly valuable for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries seeking to develop new active compounds or functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), including potential antiviral, antibacterial, and central nervous system (CNS) agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides, contributing to crop protection solutions.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a starting material for creating complex ligands used in homogeneous catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Fine Chemical Building Block: Employed in the manufacture of specialty chemicals, dyes, and functional polymers requiring a pyridine-based structure.
• Research & Development: A valuable compound for medicinal chemistry research, process development, and exploring new synthetic pathways in academic and industrial labs.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(Hydroxymethyl)Pyridine
CAS No.	586-98-1
Molecular Formula	C6H7NO
Molecular Weight	109.13 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Pyridinemethanol; 2-Pyridylmethanol; (Pyridin-2-yl)methanol; α-Hydroxymethylpyridine; 2-Hydroxymethylpyridine; 2-Picolyl Alcohol; 2-Pyridinecarbinol; 2-Pyridylcarbinol
EINECS	209-588-5

Quality Control

Our 2-(Hydroxymethyl)Pyridine is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming identity, purity, and conformance to agreed specifications.

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 (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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