5-Hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)pyridin-4(1H)-one

5-羟基-2-羟甲基吡啶-4(1H)酮

Also known as: 5-HYDROXY-2-(HYDROXYMETHYL)-4-PYRIDONE, 2-HYDROXYMETHYL-5-HYDROXY-4-PYRIDONE, 5-Hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)pyridin-4(1H)-one, 4(1H)-Pyridinone, 5-hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)-, 6-hydroxymethyl-3-hydroxy-4-pyridinone, 3-hydroxy-6-hydroxymethyl-4-pyridone, DIHYDROXYMETHYLPYRIDONE, NSC 68955

5-Hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)pyridin-4(1H)-one (CAS 31883-16-6) is a compound in the Pharma Intermediates category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C6H7NO3 and a molecular weight of 141.12500 g/mol. It is also known as 5-HYDROXY-2-(HYDROXYMETHYL)-4-PYRIDONE, 2-HYDROXYMETHYL-5-HYDROXY-4-PYRIDONE and 4(1H)-Pyridinone, 5-hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)-. Key properties include a boiling point of 356.9ºC at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.453g/cm3 and a flash point of 169.7ºC. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.
31883-16-6
Jingsj CID
J-1510668-7
Molecular Formula
C6H7NO3
Chinese Name
5-羟基-2-羟甲基吡啶-4(1H)酮
Molecular Weight
141.12500 g/mol
Category
Pharma Intermediates
Last updated
8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Boiling Point356.9ºC at 760 mmHg
Density1.453g/cm3
Flash Point169.7ºC

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of 5-Hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)pyridin-4(1H)-one?

The CAS number of 5-Hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)pyridin-4(1H)-one is 31883-16-6.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of 5-Hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)pyridin-4(1H)-one?

5-Hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)pyridin-4(1H)-one has molecular formula C6H7NO3 and molecular weight 141.12500 g/mol.

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