Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of 4-Pyridinylmethanol (CAS: 586-95-8)?
Answer
4-Pyridinylmethanol (CAS: 586-95-8) is a colorless to slightly yellow liquid with a molecular weight of 119.13 g/mol. It has a pKa of 12.9 and a boiling point of 253°C. The compound is poorly soluble in water but soluble in ethanol and chloroform. It is moderately reactive, particularly with acids and bases, and can undergo typical alcohol reactions such as esterification and alkylation.
About
CAS No
586-95-8
English Name
4-Pyridinylmethanol
Molecular Formula
C6H7NO
Molecular Weight
109.13 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CN=CC=C1CO
InChIKey
PTMBWNZJOQBTBK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-13 09:53
