2-Hydroxy-4-methylpyridine
[CAS# 13466-41-6]

Identification

• Classification: Pharmaceutical intermediate >> Heterocyclic compound intermediate >> Pyridine compound >> Hydroxypyridine
• Name: 2-Hydroxy-4-methylpyridine
• Synonyms: 4-Methyl-2(1H)-pyridinone; 4-Methyl-2-hydroxypyridine; 4-Methyl-2-pyridinol
• Molecular Formula: C₆H₇NO
• Molecular Weight: 109.12
• CAS Registry Number: 13466-41-6 (91914-05-5)
• EC Number: 627-289-1

Properties

• Melting point: 128-133 ºC

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: Xi
• Risk Codes: R36/37/38
• Safety Description: S26;S37/39

Hazard Classification

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