2-Hydroxy-5-methylpyridine (also 5-methyl-2-pyridinol) is a valuable intermediate in organic synthesis, mainly used in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries to build complex, biologically active molecules like antifibrotic drugs (e.g., Pirfenidone), sedatives, and potential new therapeutic agents, serving as a key building block due to its reactive hydroxyl group.
2-Hydroxy-5-methylpyridine
| API Name | Pirfenidone |
|---|---|
| CAS No | 1003-68-5 |
| Molecular Formula | C6H7NO |
| Molecular Weight | 109.13 g/mol |
| Synonyms | 5-methyl-1H-pyridin-2-one |
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2-Hydroxy-5-methylpyridine (also 5-methyl-2-pyridinol) is a valuable intermediate in organic synthesis, mainly used in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries to build complex, biologically active molecules like antifibrotic drugs (e.g., Pirfenidone), sedatives, and potential new therapeutic agents, serving as a key building block due to its reactive hydroxyl group.
The CAS number of 2-Hydroxy-5-methylpyridine is 1003-68-5.
The molecular formula of 2-Hydroxy-5-methylpyridine is C6H7NO.
The listed molecular weight of 2-Hydroxy-5-methylpyridine is 109.13 g/mol.
2-Hydroxy-5-methylpyridine is listed as being used in connection with the following API: Pirfenidone.
The listed synonym or IUPAC name for 2-Hydroxy-5-methylpyridine is 5-methyl-1H-pyridin-2-one.