Pyridoxal
Also known as: 3-hydroxy-5-(hydroxymethyl)-2-methylpyridine-4-carbaldehyde, 3-hydroxy-5-(hydroxymethyl)-2-methyl-4-pyridinecarbaldehyde, 3-hydroxy-5-(hydroxymethyl)-2-methylisonicotinaldehyde, 3-hydroxy-5-hydroxymethyl-2-methyl-pyridine-4-carbaldehyde, 3-hydroxy-2-methyl-5-methylol-isonicotinaldehyde, PYRIDOXALDEHYDE, PYRIDOXALE, isopyridoxal
Pyridoxal (CAS 66-72-8) is a compound in the Organic Compounds category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C8H9NO3 and a molecular weight of 167.16200 g/mol. Key properties include a boiling point of 412.8ºC at 760 mmHg and a density of 1.36 g/cm3. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 66-72-8
- Jingsj CID
- J-1509-8
- Molecular Formula
- C8H9NO3
- Molecular Weight
- 167.16200 g/mol
- Category
- Organic Compounds
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Boiling Point | 412.8ºC at 760 mmHg |
|---|---|
| Density | 1.36 g/cm3 |
| Exact Mass | 167.05800 |
| PSA | 70.42000 |
| LogP | 0.40040 |
| Refractive Index | 1.639 |
Activity & Biological Data
| Target | Human Endogenous Metabolite |
|---|---|
| Additional Information | [1]. Hayashi H. Pyridoxal enzymes: mechanistic diversity and uniformity[J]. The journal of biochemistry, 1995, 118(3): 463-473. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Pyridoxal?
The CAS number of Pyridoxal is 66-72-8.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Pyridoxal?
Pyridoxal has molecular formula C8H9NO3 and molecular weight 167.16200 g/mol.
What are the upstream and downstream products of Pyridoxal?
For Pyridoxal, Upstream Products: Pyridoxine hydrochloride, Pyridoxine, Pyridoxylidene-L-isoleucine potassium salt; Downstream Products: 2-Ketoglutaric acid, Ammonia, Pyruvic acid.
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