Alcohols & Glycols
REACH
3-Pyridinemethanol
CAS Number
100-55-0
EC Number
202-864-6
What is 3-Pyridinemethanol?
3-Pyridinemethanol (CAS 100-55-0), also known as nicotinyl alcohol, is a pyridine-based primary alcohol.
Where is 3-Pyridinemethanol used?
- Pharmaceutical manufacturing: building block for active ingredients and drug candidates requiring a pyridine-containing alcohol moiety
- Food and flavor: flavoring agent contributing to taste compositions
- Polymer and resin systems: surface modifier and wetting agent improving adhesion and substrate compatibility in coatings and plastics
- Personal care: stabilizing component in preservation systems
- It functions as a reactive intermediate and surface-active agent.
Commercial specifications
- 98% to 99%+ for synthesis-grade material
- Pharmaceutical-grade material meets purity and quality documentation requirements for API and intermediate manufacturing
Other Names (Synonyms)
Pyridin-3-ylmethanol|Nicotinyl alcohol
What are the physical properties of 3-Pyridinemethanol?
Melting Point -6.5 °C
Boiling Point 114 °C @ Press: 12 Torr
Density 1.124 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
Flash Point >230 °F
Appearance CLEAR LIGHT YELLOW TO YELLOW LIQUID
Color clear light yellow
Form liquid (clear)
Water Solubility soluble
Vapor Pressure 0.342Pa at 20℃
Refractive Index n 20/D 1.545(lit.)
pH 7-8 (100g/l, H2O, 20℃)
Log P -0.11 at 25℃
How is 3-Pyridinemethanol classified and handled safely? Learn More
Warning
GHS07· Irritant
Hazard Statements
H315 Causes skin irritation
H319 Causes serious eye irritation
H335 May cause respiratory irritation
Precautionary Statements
P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P264 Wash … thoroughly after handling.
P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Which trade and regulatory codes apply to 3-Pyridinemethanol?
HS Code 29333999
Storage Class 10 - Combustible liquids
WGK (Germany) 3