2-(Hydroxymethyl)-5-hydroxypyridine
[CAS# 40222-77-3]

Identification

• Name: 2-(Hydroxymethyl)-5-hydroxypyridine
• Synonyms: 3-Hydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)pyridine; 5-Hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)pyridine; 5-Hydroxypyridine-2-methanol; 6-(Hydroxymethyl)-3-pyridinol
• Molecular Formula: C₆H₇NO₂
• Molecular Weight: 125.13
• CAS Registry Number: 40222-77-3
• EC Number: 817-868-9

Properties

• Density: 1.318
• Melting point: 123-125 °C

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H302
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2A	H319