2,6-Pyridinedimethanol

The 2,6-Pyridinedimethanol, with the CAS registry number 1195-59-1, is also known as Pyridine-2,6-diyldimethanol. It belongs to the product categories of Pyridines, Pyrimidines, Purines and Pteredines; Alkohols; Pyridines. Its EINECS registry number is 214-803-0. This chemical's molecular formula is C₇H₉NO₂ and molecular weight is 139.15. Its IUPAC name is called [6-(hydroxymethyl)pyridin-2-yl]methanol. What's more, this chemical can be used as intermediates of drug pyridinolcarbamate.

Physical properties of 2,6-Pyridinedimethanol: (1)ACD/LogP: -1.64; (2)# of Rule of 5 Violations: 0; (3)ACD/LogD (pH 5.5): -1.69; (4)ACD/LogD (pH 7.4): -1.64; (5)ACD/BCF (pH 5.5): 1; (6)ACD/BCF (pH 7.4): 1; (7)ACD/KOC (pH 5.5): 2.74; (8)ACD/KOC (pH 7.4): 3.04; (9)#H bond acceptors: 3; (10)#H bond donors: 2; (11)#Freely Rotating Bonds: 4; (12)Index of Refraction: 1.59; (13)Molar Refractivity: 37.24 cm³; (14)Molar Volume: 110.2 cm³; (15)Surface Tension: 61.2 dyne/cm; (16)Density: 1.261 g/cm³; (17)Flash Point: 134.2 °C; (18)Enthalpy of Vaporization: 56.83 kJ/mol; (19)Boiling Point: 298.3 °C at 760 mmHg; (20)Vapour Pressure: 0.000574 mmHg at 25°C.

Preparation of 2,6-Pyridinedimethanol: this chemical can be prepared from hydrolyzation by 2,6-dichloro-pyridine.

Uses of 2,6-Pyridinedimethanol: it can be used to produce 2,6-bis(bromomethyl)pyridine hydrobromide at temperature of 100 °C. This reaction will need reagent 48 percent aq. HBr and Ac₂O. The yield is about 73%.

When you are using this chemical, please be cautious about it as the following:
This chemical may cause inflammation to the skin or other mucous membranes. It is irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. In case of contact with eyes, you should rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. Whenever you will contact it, please wear suitable protective clothing.

You can still convert the following datas into molecular structure:
(1)Canonical SMILES: C1=CC(=NC(=C1)CO)CO
(2)InChI: InChI=1S/C7H9NO2/c9-4-6-2-1-3-7(5-10)8-6/h1-3,9-10H,4-5H2
(3)InChIKey: WWFMINHWJYHXHF-UHFFFAOYSA-N