4-Hydroxy-6-methyl-1-(pyridin-3-ylmethyl)pyridin-2(1H)-one CAS 586378-89-4

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.586378-89-4
Molecular FormulaC12H12N2O2
Molecular Weight216.24 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

4-Hydroxy-6-methyl-1-(pyridin-3-ylmethyl)pyridin-2(1H)-one CAS 586378-89-4 chemical structure

Description

Under current pharmacopoeial and regulatory frameworks, quality-control requirements for this class of reference material explicitly involve the control of targets including 4-Hydroxy-6-methyl-1-(pyridin-3-ylmethyl)pyridin-2(1H)-one.

CATO supplies 4-Hydroxy-6-methyl-1-(pyridin-3-ylmethyl)pyridin-2(1H)-one (CAS 586378-89-4), a certified reference material (molecular formula C12H12N2O2, MW 216.24 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.

Owing to an amino-acid-derived structure, an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, 4-Hydroxy-6-methyl-1-(pyridin-3-ylmethyl)pyridin-2(1H)-one is typically pale yellow to yellow crystalline powder. Its solid-state physicochemical attributes — including a molecular weight of 216.24 g/mol — guide the selection of appropriate sample preparation and analytical techniques. Nitrogen-containing functional groups confer excellent ionization efficiency in positive-ion electrospray (ESI) mode, making the compound well suited to LC-MS/MS analysis.

This reference standard is suitable for quantitative analysis on major chromatographic platforms including HPLC, GC, LC-MS/MS, and GC-MS, serving as an external calibration standard or a system suitability test reference material.

CATO manufactures 4-Hydroxy-6-methyl-1-(pyridin-3-ylmethyl)pyridin-2(1H)-one under ISO 17034:2016 accreditation with dual CNAS and ANAB accreditation. Each batch is characterized by orthogonal methods and supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA), ensuring metrological traceability.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC12H12N2O2
Molecular Weight216.24 g/mol
AppearancePale yellow to yellow crystalline powder
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry
Solubility (reference)Soluble in DMSO, DMF, methanol
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)8.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1984
Nitrogen Atoms2

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