Description

3-Hydroxy-4-Pyridinemethanol Hydrochloride is a versatile pyridine derivative and a key organic intermediate in fine chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its functionalized structure, which serves as a crucial building block for constructing more complex molecules in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for the development of new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting the central nervous system or possessing antimicrobial properties.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, or plant growth regulators due to its bioactive pyridine core.
• Ligand Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for creating chelating ligands used in catalysis or metal complexation studies.
• Chemical Biology Probe Development: Utilized to build molecular probes for studying enzyme function or biological pathways.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological development in organic synthesis and heterocyclic chemistry.
• Specialty Chemical Production: Acts as a building block for advanced materials, such as polymers or liquid crystals, with specific electronic or optical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Hydroxy-4-Pyridinemethanol Hydrochloride
CAS No.	67992-19-2
Molecular Formula	C6H8ClNO2
Molecular Weight	161.59 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Pyridinemethanol, 3-hydroxy-, hydrochloride; 3-Hydroxy-4-(hydroxymethyl)pyridine hydrochloride; (3-Hydroxy-4-pyridyl)methanol hydrochloride; 3-Hydroxypyridine-4-methanol hydrochloride; Pyridoxol Impurity; Contact for additional synonyms.
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Quality Control

Our 3-Hydroxy-4-Pyridinemethanol Hydrochloride is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development applications. 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, 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 degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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