Name | 2-Hydroxy-6-methylpyridine |
Synonyms | AKOS BBS-00002969 6-Methylpyridinone 6-Methyl-2-pyridone TIMTEC-BB SBB004345 6-Hydroxy-2-picoline 6-Methyl-2-pyridinol 6-Methylpyridin-2-ol 6-METHYL-2-PYRIDINONE 6-Methyl-2(1H)-pyridone 6-methylpyridin-2(1H)-one 6-METHYLPYRIDIN-2(1H)-ONE 6-Methyl-2-hydroxypyridine 2-Hydroxy-6-methylpyridine 6-Methyl-2-pyridyl alcohol |
CAS | 3279-76-3 |
EINECS | 221-919-5 |
InChI | InChI=1/C6H7NO/c1-5-3-2-4-6(8)7-5/h2-4H,1H3,(H,7,8) |
InChIKey | JEAVIRYCMBDJIU-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Molecular Formula | C6H7NO |
Molar Mass | 109.13 |
Density | 1.1143 (rough estimate) |
Melting Point | 157-159 °C (lit.) |
Boling Point | 131-133C |
Flash Point | 172.7°C |
Vapor Presure | 0.000724mmHg at 25°C |
Appearance | Crystallization |
Color | White to cream |
BRN | 107073 |
pKa | 12.12±0.10(Predicted) |
Storage Condition | Sealed in dry,Room Temperature |
Refractive Index | 1.5040 (estimate) |
MDL | MFCD00006279 |
Risk Codes | R36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. R40 - Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect |
Safety Description | S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S36 - Wear suitable protective clothing. S22 - Do not breathe dust. |
WGK Germany | 3 |
FLUKA BRAND F CODES | 10 |
HS Code | 29333999 |
Hazard Class | IRRITANT |
NIST chemical information | Information provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link) |
Application | 2-hydroxy-6-methylpyridine is a heterocyclic organic substance, which is widely used in organic synthesis. The product is basic and can catalyze the silylation reaction of alcohols; the reagent can also deprotect the acetal. |