Category:
Other Specialized Reagents
CAS NO:
103-74-2
Standard:
In-house Standards,
2-Pyridylethanol is a heterocyclic intermediate primarily synthesized via catalytic reduction of pyridine-2-carboxaldehyde. Its molecular formula is C7H9NO (CAS: 6071-84-5), serving as a critical building block for pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals.
Store under inert atmosphere at 2-8°C to prevent oxidation. Handle with appropriate PPE due to potential skin irritation; avoid inhalation of vapors during transfer operations.