2-Hydroxy-5-methylpyridine

• CAT Number: R004373
• CAS Number: 1003-68-5
• Molecular Formula: C6H7NO
• Molecular Weight: 109.13
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 5-Methyl-2-oxopyridine; 5-Methyl-2-pyridinol; 5-Methyl-2-pyridone; 5-Methyl-2(1H)-pyridinone
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 5-methyl-1H-pyridin-2-one
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H7NO/c1-5-2-3-6(8)7-4-5/h2-4H,1H3,(H,7,8)
• InChIKey: SOHMZGMHXUQHGE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC1=CNC(=O)C=C1

2-Hydroxy-5-methylpyridine(CAT: R004373) is a methylated pyridinol derivative featuring a hydroxyl group at the 2-position and a methyl group at the 5-position of the pyridine ring. This compound exhibits tautomeric behavior between its hydroxy and keto (pyridone) forms, contributing to its versatility in chemical reactivity and coordination chemistry. It is used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and heterocyclic compounds, as well as a ligand in metal complex formation.