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6-(Hydroxymethyl)pyridine-2-carboxaldehyde (CAS 39621-11-9)

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Alternate Names:
2-Formyl-6-(hydroxymethyl)pyridine
CAS Number:
39621-11-9
Molecular Weight:
137.14
Molecular Formula:
C7H7NO2
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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6-(Hydroxymethyl)pyridine-2-carboxaldehyde, also known as 6-HMP-2-CA, is an important intermediate in the synthesis of organic compounds. It is a member of the pyridine family and has been used in a wide variety of applications in the chemical and biotechnological industries. It is employed in a variety of reactions, including condensation reactions, oxidation reactions, and substitution reactions. 6-(Hydroxymethyl)pyridine-2-carboxaldehyde can be used to produce various heterocyclic compounds, such as quinolines, oxazoles, and thiophenes, as well as several polymeric materials, such as polyamides and polyurethanes. Studies have found that 6-(Hydroxymethyl)pyridine-2-carboxaldehyde inhibits cytochrome P450 enzymes and possesses anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidative, and anti-cancer properties.


6-(Hydroxymethyl)pyridine-2-carboxaldehyde (CAS 39621-11-9) References

  1. Novel functionalized pyridine-containing DTPA-like ligand. Synthesis, computational studies and characterization of the corresponding Gd(III) complex.  |  Artali, R., et al. 2007. Org Biomol Chem. 5: 2441-7. PMID: 17637964

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6-(Hydroxymethyl)pyridine-2-carboxaldehyde, 100 mg

sc-474754
100 mg
$113.00