2-Hydroxy-4-methylpyridine

Molecular Formula: C₆H₇NO
Molar mass: 109.12 g/mol
Density: 1.053 g/cm³
Flash Point: 170.6 °C
Index of Refraction: 1.499
Melting point: 131-134 °C(lit.)
Boiling Point: 304.2 °C at 760 mmHg
Vapour Pressure: 0.000888 mmHg at 25°C
Appearance: off-white to light brown crystalline powder
Structure of 2-Hydroxy-4-methylpyridine(13466-41-6) :
           
Synonyms of 2-Hydroxy-4-methylpyridine(13466-41-6) : 4-Methyl-2-pyridone ; 4-Methyl-2[1H]-pyridone ; 4-Methyl-2-pyridinone ; 2-Hydroxy-4-picoline ; 4-methylpyridin-2(1H)-one
Product Categories : pharmacetical;Pyridines;Pyridine Series

Carcinogenicity of 2-Hydroxy-4-methylpyridine(13466-41-6) hasn't been listed as a carcinogen by NTP, IARC,ACGIH, or CA Prop 65. And its toxicological properties have not been fully investigated.

Hazard Codes: Xi,Xn
Risk Statements:
36:  Irritating to the eyes
37:  Irritating to the respiratory system
38:  Irritating to the skin
40:  Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect
Safety Statements:
22:  Do not breathe dust
26:  In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice
36:  Wear suitable protective clothing 
37:  Wear suitable gloves
39:  Wear eye/face protection

 2-Hydroxy-4-methylpyridine(13466-41-6) is hazardous,so the first aid measures and others should be known .Such as: When on the skin: Get medical aid .Or in the eyes: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids.Then get medical aid soon.While ,it's Inhaled: Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately.Give artificial respiration While not breathing. when breathing is difficult, give oxygen.And as soon as to get medical aid if cough or other symptoms appear.Then you have the ingesting of the product : Wash mouth out with water,and get medical aid immediately.
 2-Hydroxy-4-methylpyridine(13466-41-6) can be stable under normal temperature and pressure conditions.It is not compatible with strong oxidizing agents and you must not take it with incompatible materials .And also prevent it to broken down into hazardous decomposition products: Oxides of nitrogen,carbon dioxide,carbon monoxide .