Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of 4-(Hydroxymethyl)pyridine-2-carboxylic acid (CAS: 923169-37-3)?
Answer
4-(Hydroxymethyl)pyridine-2-carboxylic acid is a white crystalline solid. Its molecular weight is approximately 187.18 g/mol. It has a low solubility in water but good solubility in organic solvents like ethanol and acetone. This compound is moderately reactive, exhibiting basic behavior due to its hydroxyl functionality. It is often used in chemical synthesis due to its reactivity and specific functional groups.
About
CAS No
923169-37-3
English Name
4-(Hydroxymethyl)pyridine-2-carboxylic acid
Molecular Formula
C7H7NO3
Molecular Weight
153.137 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CN=C(C=C1CO)C(=O)O
InChIKey
QMLYYPGJXCVEHA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2026-03-10 19:33
