2-Hydroxy-6-methylpyridine

Name: 2-Hydroxy-6-methylpyridine
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-032654

About 2-Hydroxy-6-methylpyridine

2-Hydroxy-6-methylpyridine is a metabolite / degradant standard carrying the CAS registry number 3279-76-3. Its molecular formula is C6H7NO and its molecular weight is 109.13 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is 6-methyl-1H-pyridin-2-one. Alternative names: 6-Methylpyridin-2-ol and 2(1H)-Pyridinone, 6-methyl-.

The product is provided as a solid. Reference materials should be stored sealed and away from light and moisture, as specified on the accompanying COA. Under GHS it is labelled “Warning”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

Analytical teams use this compound to identify metabolites and degradants, to validate stability-indicating methods (AMV) and to support QC and regulatory filings. It is used across pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies 2-Hydroxy-6-methylpyridine in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.

Typical applications

Metabolite identification
Stability-indicating methods
Impurity profiling

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	2-Hydroxy-6-methylpyridine
Catalogue No.	VQ-032654
CAS Number	3279-76-3
IUPAC name	6-methyl-1H-pyridin-2-one
Molecular formula	C₆H₇NO
Molecular weight	109.13 g/mol
Exact mass	109.0528
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	JEAVIRYCMBDJIU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CC1=CC=CC(=O)N1
PubChem CID	76772

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	0.6
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 1
TPSA	29.1 Å²
Synonyms	6-Methylpyridin-2-ol, 2(1H)-Pyridinone, 6-methyl-, 6-Methylpyridinone, 6-methylpyridin-2(1H)-one, 6-Methyl-2-pyridinol, 6-Methyl-2-pyridone, 6-Methyl-2-pyridinone, 6-Methyl-2-hydroxypyridine, 2-Hydroxy-6-picoline, 6-Methyl-2(1H)-pyridone, 2-Methyl-6-pyridone, 6-Hydroxy-2-picoline

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P271, P280, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P321, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P403 + P233, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of 2-Hydroxy-6-methylpyridine?

The CAS Registry Number of 2-Hydroxy-6-methylpyridine is 3279-76-3. It is also known as 6-Methylpyridin-2-ol, 2(1H)-Pyridinone, 6-methyl-, 6-Methylpyridinone.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 2-Hydroxy-6-methylpyridine?

2-Hydroxy-6-methylpyridine has the molecular formula C6H7NO and a molecular weight of 109.13 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 6-methyl-1H-pyridin-2-one.

Which grade and pack sizes of 2-Hydroxy-6-methylpyridine can I order?

We supply 2-Hydroxy-6-methylpyridine in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with 2-Hydroxy-6-methylpyridine?

Yes. Every lot of 2-Hydroxy-6-methylpyridine is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can 2-Hydroxy-6-methylpyridine be shipped internationally?

Yes. 2-Hydroxy-6-methylpyridine is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.