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2-(2-Hydroxyethyl)pyridine

TL;DR: 2-(2-Hydroxyethyl)pyridine (CAS 103-74-2) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C7H9NO and molecular weight 123.06841 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.

2-pyridin-2-ylethanol

Also Known As: 2-PYRIDINEETHANOL, 2-(2-Hydroxyethyl)pyridine, 2-(2-Pyridyl)ethanol, Pyridine-2-ethanol, 2-Pyridylethanol

CAS Number
103-74-2
Molecular Formula
C7H9NO
Molecular Weight
123.06841 g/mol
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Agrochemicals (29 patents) Analytical Reagents (13 patents) Biotechnology (55 patents) Catalysts (40 patents) Coatings & Adhesives (75 patents)

Technical Specifications

Molecular FormulaC7H9NO
Molecular Weight123.06841 g/mol
XLogP0.1
Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA)33.1 Ų
Hydrogen Bond Donors1
Hydrogen Bond Acceptors2
Rotatable Bonds2
Exact Mass123.06841 Da
Heavy Atoms9
Complexity75.0
Melting Point-7.8 °C
Boiling Point190 °C @ 200 mm Hg; 170 °C @ 100 mm Hg
Density1.091 @ 25 °C/0 °C
Vapor Pressure0.0000703 [mmHg]
Refractive IndexIndex of refraction: 1.5366 @ 20 °C/D
SolubilityVery soluble in alcohol, chloroform; slightly soluble in ether
SMILESC1=CC=NC(=C1)CCO
InChIKeyBXGYBSJAZFGIPX-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Product Description

Applications: 2-(2-Hydroxyethyl)pyridine is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and custom-synthesis project (mg to ton scale), with full analytical documentation (COA, MSDS, HPLC, NMR, MS).

2-(2-Hydroxyethyl)pyridine (CAS 103-74-2) is a pharmaceutical intermediate with the molecular formula C7H9NO and a molecular weight of 123.07 g/mol. Key physical properties include a density of 1.091 @ 25 °C/0 °C g/cm³, a solubility: Very soluble in alcohol, chloroform; slightly soluble in ether. Synonyms include 2-PYRIDINEETHANOL and 2-(2-Hydroxyethyl)pyridine.

Custom synthesis and full analytical documentation (COA/MSDS) are available from CoreyChem. Request a quotation with your required quantity and purity for current lead time and pricing.

Chemical Property Profile of 2-(2-Hydroxyethyl)pyridine

XLogP
0.1
TPSA (Topological Polar Surface Area)
33.1
Hydrogen Bond Donors
1
Hydrogen Bond Acceptors
2
Rotatable Bonds
2
Heavy Atoms
9
Complexity
75.0
Exact Mass
123.06841
Monoisotopic Mass
123.06841
Data Source: Chemical property values are referenced from PubChem, the world's largest open chemistry database maintained by the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), U.S. National Library of Medicine.

Property Insights of 2-(2-Hydroxyethyl)pyridine

The XLogP value of 0.1 suggests moderate lipophilicity, balancing water solubility and membrane permeability for 2-(2-Hydroxyethyl)pyridine. With a topological polar surface area (TPSA) of 33.1 Ų, 2-(2-Hydroxyethyl)pyridine exhibits relatively low polarity, potentially indicating favorable cell membrane permeability. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, 2-(2-Hydroxyethyl)pyridine has 1 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 2 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), all within the drug-like range, suggesting favorable oral bioavailability potential.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of 2-(2-Hydroxyethyl)pyridine?

The CAS number of 2-(2-Hydroxyethyl)pyridine is 103-74-2.

What is the molecular formula of 2-(2-Hydroxyethyl)pyridine?

The molecular formula of 2-(2-Hydroxyethyl)pyridine is C7H9NO.

What is the molecular weight of 2-(2-Hydroxyethyl)pyridine?

The molecular weight of 2-(2-Hydroxyethyl)pyridine is 123.06841 g/mol.

What are the applications of 2-(2-Hydroxyethyl)pyridine?

2-(2-Hydroxyethyl)pyridine is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item...

Where can I buy 2-(2-Hydroxyethyl)pyridine?

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Does CoreyChem offer custom synthesis for 2-(2-Hydroxyethyl)pyridine?

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