2-(6-(Hydroxymethyl)pyridin-2-yl)propan-2-ol

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INT933791334

CAS Number

933791-33-4

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CAS Number

933791-33-4

Storage

2-8℃

Synonyms

2,6-Pyridinedimethanol, α2,α2-dimethyl-;2-[6-(hydroxymethyl)-2-pyridyl]propan-2-ol;2-[6-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-pyridyl]-2-propanol

Molecular Formula

C9H13NO2

Molecular Weight

167.21

Smiles

CC(C)(C1=CC=CC(=N1)CO)O

Appearance

Colorless to light yellow liquid

General Description

2-(6-(Hydroxymethyl)pyridin-2-yl)propan-2-ol is a di-hydroxy pyridine derivative characterized by the presence of both a primary alcohol (hydroxymethyl) and a tertiary alcohol (hydroxyisopropyl) group on the pyridine ring, offering multiple sites for chemical modification.

Mechanism of Action

It acts as a chelating or linking scaffold in organic synthesis. The dual alcohol groups allow for selective oxidation, esterification, or etherification, which is instrumental in building complex heterocyclic systems and coordinating metal centers.

Application

It is primarily used in the development of pharmaceutical ligands, specialized catalysts, and as a structural component in supramolecular chemistry and materials science.