2,4-Dihydroxy-5-methylpyridine
[CAS 41935-71-1]

Identification

• Name: 2,4-Dihydroxy-5-methylpyridine
• Synonyms: 4-Hydroxy-5-methyl-2(1H)-pyridinone; 2,4-Dihydroxy-5-methylpyridine; 3-Deazathymine; 4-Hydroxy-5-methyl-2-pyridone
• Molecular Formula: C₆H₇NO₂
• Molecular Weight: 125.13
• CAS Registry Number: 41935-71-1
• EC Number: 810-289-2

Properties

• Solubility: Sparingly soluble (30 g/L) (25 °C), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.269±0.06 g/cm³ (20 °C 760 Torr), Calc.^*

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2017 ACD/Labs)

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	3	H301