2-Pyridinemethanol, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

2-Pyridinemethanol is used as a pyridylalcohol with hypoglycemic activity.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
2-Pyridinemethanol is used as a pyridylalcohol with hypoglycemic activity.

Solubility
Fully miscible in water.

Notes
Hygroscopic. Store away from strong oxidizing agents. Keep container tightly closed. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 586-98-1
• Molecular Formula: C6H7NO
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 109.128
• MDL Number: MFCD00006348
• InChI Key: SHNUBALDGXWUJI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 2-pyridinemethanol, 2-hydroxymethyl pyridine, piconol, 2-pyridinylmethanol, 2-pyridylmethanol, 2-pyridylcarbinol, pyridine-2-methanol, pyridine-2-carbinol, alpha-picolyl alcohol, pyridin-2-yl methanol
• PubChem CID: 11474
• IUPAC Name: pyridin-2-ylmethanol
• SMILES: C1=CC=NC(=C1)CO

• Melting Point: -6°C to -5°C
• Density: 1.131
• Boiling Point: 112°C to 113°C (16 mmHg)
• Flash Point: 120°C (248°F)
• Refractive Index: 1.544
• Quantity: 100 g
• Beilstein: 107849
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Solubility Information: Fully miscible in water.
• Formula Weight: 109.13
• Percent Purity: ≥98%
• Chemical Name or Material: 2-Pyridinemethanol

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• 2-Pyridinemethanol

Signal Word

• Warning

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 4
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 3

Hazard Statement

• H302-Harmful if swallowed.
• H315-Causes skin irritation.
• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
• H335-May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary Statement

• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 2-Pyridinemethanol

RUO – Research Use Only