Compound Q&A
What industries use 4-(Hydroxymethyl)pyridine-2-carboxylic acid (CAS: 923169-37-3)?
Answer
4-(Hydroxymethyl)pyridine-2-carboxylic acid is primarily used in the pharmaceutical industry as an intermediate in the synthesis of drug compounds. It also finds applications in the polymer industry for the modification of polymers, and in the production of sensors and semiconductors due to its unique chemical properties.
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
