2-Pyridinemethanol, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code	Brand	Quantity
11497227	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar A15005.14	25 g
11407237	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar A15005.22	100 g
11417237	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar A15005.36	500 g

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.

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 586-98-1
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 109.128
• InChI Key: SHNUBALDGXWUJI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• PubChem CID: 11474
• SMILES: C1=CC=NC(=C1)CO

• Molecular Formula: C6H7NO
• MDL Number: MFCD00006348
• 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
• IUPAC Name: pyridin-2-ylmethanol

Specifications

• CAS: 586-98-1
• Density: 1.131
• Flash Point: 120°C (248°F)
• Refractive Index: 1.544
• Beilstein: 107849
• 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
• InChI Key: SHNUBALDGXWUJI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• IUPAC Name: pyridin-2-ylmethanol
• PubChem CID: 11474
• Percent Purity: ≥98%

• Melting Point: -6°C to -5°C
• Boiling Point: 112°C to 113°C (16 mmHg)
• Molecular Formula: C6H7NO
• MDL Number: MFCD00006348
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Solubility Information: Fully miscible in water.
• SMILES: C1=CC=NC(=C1)CO
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 109.128
• Formula Weight: 109.13
• Chemical Name or Material: 2-Pyridinemethanol

Safety and Handling

GHS H Statement
H302-H315-H319
Harmful if swallowed.
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.

P264b-P270-P280-P301+P312-P302+P352-P305+P351+P338-P330-P332+P313-P362-P501c

H302-H315-H319

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missing translation for 'tsca' : No

Recommended Storage : Keep cold

RUO – Research Use Only