;Chemical Purity0.97 ;Appearance:white to light yellow powder ;Molecular Formula:C6H7NOMolecular Weight:109.13
2-Hydroxy-5-methylpyridine (CAS: 1607-14-9) is a specialized heterocyclic intermediate widely utilized in organic synthesis. Produced via oxidative cyclization or specific alkylation pathways, its molecular formula is C6H7NO. This compound serves as a critical building block for constructing complex pharmaceutical scaffolds and agrochemical structures.
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