Description

2-(4-Hydroxypenyl)Pyridine is a versatile organic compound featuring both a pyridine ring and a phenolic hydroxyl group, making it a valuable intermediate in advanced synthesis. Its bifunctional structure is critical for applications requiring precise molecular architecture, such as in pharmaceuticals and specialty materials. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries seeking to develop new active ingredients or functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds targeting neurological or metabolic pathways.
• Ligand Synthesis: Used in the preparation of complexing agents and ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Agrochemical Research: Serves as a precursor in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, or plant growth regulators.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce functional groups into polymer chains, enhancing properties like adhesion, UV stability, or biocompatibility.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Investigated as a component in the development of organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) or charge-transport materials.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile reagent for academic and industrial R&D in organic synthesis and medicinal chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(4-Hydroxypenyl)Pyridine
CAS No.	51035-40-6
Molecular Formula	C₁₁H₁₅NO
Molecular Weight	177.24 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(2-Pyridinyl)phenol; 2-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)pyridine; 2-Pyridin-4-ylphenol; 4-(Pyridin-2-yl)phenol; 2-(p-Hydroxyphenyl)pyridine; 4-Hydroxy-2-phenylpyridine (isomer); Phenol, 4-(2-pyridinyl)-; 2-(4-Hydroxypenyl)Pyridine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-(4-Hydroxypenyl)Pyridine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. 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 industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its sensitivity to oxidation, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term preservation. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.