3-Hydroxy-2-pyridinemethanol hydrochloride, CAS No. 14173-30-9

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14173-30-9

Catalog No. EBD38908

CAS 14173-30-9

Name 3-Hydroxy-2-pyridinemethanol hydrochloride

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Basic Information

Synonyms: 3-hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)pyridinehydrochloride 3-Hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)pyridineHCl AI3-61997 NSC241173 2-Pyridinemethanol,3-hydroxy-,hydrochloride 2-(hydroxymethyl)pyridin-3-olhydrochloride pyridin-2-ylmethanolhydrochloride 3-Hydroxy-2-pyridinemethanolhydrochloride

Molecular Formula: C6H8ClNO2

Molecular Weight: 161.59

MDL Number: MFCD06656064

Categories: Medicinal Chemistry > Pharmaceutical Intermediates > Heterocyclic Intermediates Medicinal Chemistry > Biochemicals and Life Science Reagents > Other Biochemicals and Life Science Reagents

Product Description:

3-Hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)pyridine hydrochloride is a heterocyclic organic compound featuring a pyridine ring substituted with both a hydroxymethyl group and a hydroxyl group. It is commonly supplied as a hydrochloride salt to enhance its stability and solubility. This compound serves as a versatile and important building block in pharmaceutical synthesis. Its primary application is as a key intermediate in the synthesis of various biologically active molecules. Notably, it is a crucial precursor in the production of pyridoxine (vitamin B6) and its derivatives. Pyridoxine and its active form, pyridoxal phosphate, are essential coenzymes involved in numerous enzymatic reactions, including amino acid metabolism, neurotransmitter synthesis, and hemoglobin formation. Therefore, this intermediate is vital for manufacturing vitamin supplements and related pharmaceutical products. Beyond its role in vitamin synthesis, the bifunctional nature of this molecule (containing both hydroxyl and hydroxymethyl groups) makes it a valuable synthon for constructing more complex heterocyclic systems and ligands used in medicinal chemistry research.

Physical Properties

Melting Point: 217 °C (dec.)(lit.)

Boiling Point: 393.2 °C at 760 mmHg

Flash Point: 191.6 °C