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3-Pyridinemethanol, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog No. AAA1038130
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3-Pyridinemethanol is a useful synthetic intermediate. Among other uses, it has been used in the synthesis of histone deacetylase inhibitors. It is also used to solubilize riboflavin and as a peripheral vasodilator; alcohol analog of nicotinic acid; a direct-acting peripheral vasodilator that is used in vasospasm and threatened gangrene.

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.

Solubility
Fully miscible in water.

Notes
Hygroscopic. Store away from oxidizing agents and water/moisture. Keep the container tightly closed and place it in a cool, dry and well ventilated condition. Store under inert gas. Protect from humidity.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 100-55-0
Molecular Formula C6H7NO
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 109.13
MDL Number MFCD00006407
InChI Key MVQVNTPHUGQQHK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym 3-pyridinemethanol, nicotinyl alcohol, 3-hydroxymethyl pyridine, 3-pyridylmethanol, nicotinic alcohol, 3-pyridylcarbinol, roniacol, pyridylcarbinol, 3-pyridinylmethanol, pyridine-3-carbinol
PubChem CID 7510
IUPAC Name pyridin-3-ylmethanol
SMILES OCC1=CC=CN=C1

Specifications

Melting Point -8°C to -6°C
Density 1.13
Boiling Point 154°C (28 mmHg)
Flash Point 149°C (300°F)
Refractive Index 1.545
Quantity 250 g
Beilstein 107851
Sensitivity Hygroscopic
Merck Index 14,6527
Solubility Information Fully miscible in water.
Formula Weight 109.13
Percent Purity 98%
Chemical Name or Material 3-Pyridinemethanol
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Hazard Category H302-H315-H319-H335
Hazard Statement GHS H Statement
H315-H319-H335
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.
May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement P261-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P301+P312-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P330-P332+P313-P362-P501c
EINECSNumber 202-864-6
RTECSNumber UT4690000
TSCA Yes
Recommended Storage Keep cold

RUO – Research Use Only

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