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: 500 g
• Beilstein: 107849
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Solubility Information: Fully miscible in water.
• Formula Weight: 109.13
• Percent Purity: ≥98%
• Chemical Name or Material: 2-Pyridinemethanol

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