2-Pyridinemethanol, 98+%

Description

CAS: 586-98-1 | C6H7NO | 109.128 g/mol

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

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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: 25 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

Hazard Category	H302-H315-H319
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H302-H315-H319 Harmful if swallowed. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P264b-P270-P280-P301+P312-P302+P352-P305+P351+P338-P330-P332+P313-P362-P501c
EINECSNumber	209-592-7
RTECSNumber	UT4689000
TSCA	No
Recommended Storage	Keep cold

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only