Compound Q&A
How is (3-Fluoro-2-pyridinyl)methanol (CAS: 31181-79-0) typically synthesized?
Answer
(3-Fluoro-2-pyridinyl)methanol (CAS: 31181-79-0) is often synthesized via the reaction of 2-fluoropyridine with methanol. Commonly, this reaction is conducted under mild conditions using a phase-transfer catalyst. The yield is generally high, with good selectivity towards the desired product.
About
CAS No
31181-79-0
English Name
(3-Fluoro-2-pyridinyl)methanol
Molecular Formula
C6H6FNO
Molecular Weight
127.12 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC(=C(N=C1)CO)F
InChIKey
FKTCIWBKNWUDAX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-20 00:35
