Product information
2-Hydroxy-5-nitro-3-picoline
- CAS No.
- 21901-34-8
- Formula
- C₆H₆N₂O₃
- Molecular weight
- 154.12 g/mol
- Synonyms
- 3-methyl-5-nitropyridin-2-ol
Backed by process development and scale-up capabilities, Capot can provide stable kilogram-to-commercial-scale supply of 2-Hydroxy-5-nitro-3-picoline and support custom specifications.

Product overview
2-Hydroxy-5-nitro-3-picoline (CAS 21901-34-8) is a functionalized pyridine derivative with molecular formula C6H6N2O3 and molecular weight 154.12 g/mol. The molecule contains nitro group and hydroxy group, providing a heteroaromatic building block for further synthetic transformation.
Application areas
Depending on the synthesis route and project requirements, this product may also be suitable for other related organic synthesis applications.
Potential uses
- It is used as a hydroxypyridine building block in organic synthesis. The hydroxy/pyridone system can be derivatized through O- or N-functionalization depending on the selected reaction route. These structural features support pharmaceutical and specialty-chemical intermediate development.
Typical specifications
| Item | Typical specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Light yellow to yellow powder |
| Purity | NLT 98% |
Specific quality parameters can be confirmed based on project and application requirements. The final product specifications are those agreed upon by both parties.
Production & quality support
Quality support
- Process development, optimization and scale-up
- Analytical testing and quality control
- Batch documentation and technical information support
Scale & supply
- Commercial manufacturing and supply capabilities from kilogram to ton scale
- Assessment of customer specifications and quality requirements
- Long-term reliable supply support
Supply scale:Kilogram scale
Available documents
- Product specification (SPEC)
- Safety data sheet (SDS)
- Certificate of analysis (COA)
- Route of synthesis (ROS)
- Method of analysis (MOA)
- Analytical data
- Regulatory and quality declarations
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