4-Amino-6-methylpyridin-2-ol hydrochloride

• CAT Number: L002214
• CAS Number: 2453324-49-5
• Molecular Formula: C6H9ClN2O
• Molecular Weight: 160.61
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: 4-amino-6-methyl-1H-pyridin-2-one;hydrochloride
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H8N2O.ClH/c1-4-2-5(7)3-6(9)8-4;/h2-3H,1H3,(H3,7,8,9);1H
• InChIKey: HSQHYYPLCRXEOT-UHFFFAOYSA-N

4-Amino-6-methylpyridin-2-ol hydrochloride(CAT: L002214) is a pyridine derivative featuring an amino group at the 4-position, a hydroxyl group at the 2-position, and a methyl group at the 6-position, with the hydrochloride form providing enhanced solubility and stability. This compound is useful in pharmaceutical and biochemical research, where its pyridine ring and functional groups allow it to act as a versatile scaffold for the development of bioactive molecules. The presence of both amino and hydroxyl groups increases its potential for hydrogen bonding, making it suitable for use in designing enzyme inhibitors, receptor ligands, or other biologically active agents. It may also serve as an intermediate in the synthesis of more complex therapeutic compounds.