2-Amino-6-methylpyridin-3-ol CAS 20348-16-7
| CAS No. | 20348-16-7 |
| Molecular Formula | C12H20Cl2N2O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 295.21 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
Chemical Structure
Description
The occurrence of 2-Amino-6-methylpyridin-3-ol is closely related to an amide group, a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, chlorine substitution in its molecular formula, which determines its behaviour during synthesis, purification, or degradation.
CATO supplies 2-Amino-6-methylpyridin-3-ol (CAS 20348-16-7), a certified reference material (molecular formula C12H20Cl2N2O2, MW 295.21 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.
Based on its molecular formula C12H20Cl2N2O2, 2-Amino-6-methylpyridin-3-ol contains an amide group, a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, chlorine substitution; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 295.21 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. Halogen substitution (F/Cl/Br/I) produces a distinctive isotope pattern in mass spectrometry, a valuable aid for qualitative confirmation.
Recommended for analytical method development and validation; each product is supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) ensuring ISO 17034 metrological traceability.
As a certified reference material (CRM), 2-Amino-6-methylpyridin-3-ol meets the metrological traceability requirements of ISO/IEC 17025 laboratories. Batch-to-batch consistency is monitored via control charts to guarantee comparable assigned values across lots.
Physical & Chemical Properties
| Molecular Formula | C12H20Cl2N2O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 295.21 g/mol |
| Appearance | White to pale yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor, low volatility) |
| Purity | >95% |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in DMSO, DMF, methanol |
| Stability | May oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening; Contains ester bond; hydrolyzes under strong alkaline conditions |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 3.0 |
| UV Absorption | UV-absorbing |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1962 |
| Halogen Content | Cl-containing |
| Nitrogen Atoms | 2 |
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