Learn More
4-(2-Hydroxyethyl)pyridine, 98%
Description
4-(2-Hydroxyethyl)pyridine acts as a reagent for the protection of carboxyl groups as their 2-(4-pyridyl)ethyl esters in organic synthesis. Further, it is used as an active pharmaceutical ingredient intermediate.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
4-(2-Hydroxyethyl)pyridine acts as a reagent for the protection of carboxyl groups as their 2-(4-pyridyl)ethyl esters in organic synthesis. Further, it is used as an active pharmaceutical ingredient intermediate.
Solubility
Miscible with water.
Notes
Hygroscopic. Moisture sensitive. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, bases and mineral acids.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | 8°C to 10°C |
| Density | 1.093 |
| Boiling Point | 121°C to 122°C (2 mmHg) |
| Flash Point | 92°C (197°F) |
| Refractive Index | 1.538 |
| Quantity | 1 g |
| Beilstein | 111361 |
| Sensitivity | Hygroscopic |
| Solubility Information | Miscible with water. |
| Formula Weight | 123.16 |
| Show More |
RUO – Research Use Only
By clicking Submit, you acknowledge that you may be contacted by Fisher Scientific in regards to the feedback you have provided in this form. We will not share your information for any other purposes. All contact information provided shall also be maintained in accordance with our Privacy Policy.