The 3-Hydroxymethyl-2-methylpyridine is an organic compound with the formula C₇H₉NO. The systematic name of this chemical is (2-methylpyridin-3-yl)methanol. With the CAS registry number 56826-61-0, it is also named as 2-Methyl-3-hydroxymethyl pyridine. Besides, it should be stored in a closed cool and dry place.

Physical properties about 3-Hydroxymethyl-2-methylpyridine are: (1)ACD/LogP: 0.00 ; (2)#H bond acceptors: 2; (3)#H bond donors: 1; (4)#Freely Rotating Bonds: 2; (5)Polar Surface Area: 22.12 ?2; (6)Index of Refraction: 1.544; (7)Molar Refractivity: 35.62 cm³; (8)Molar Volume: 112.7 cm³; (9)Polarizability: 14.12×10^-24cm³; (10)Surface Tension: 45.3 dyne/cm; (11)Density: 1.092 g/cm³; (12)Flash Point: 99.9 °C; (13)Enthalpy of Vaporization: 50.56 kJ/mol; (14)Boiling Point: 241.5 °C at 760 mmHg; (15)Vapour Pressure: 0.0193 mmHg at 25°C.

Preparation: this chemical can be prepared by 2-methyl-nicotinic acid ethyl ester. This reaction will need reagent diethyl ether and lithium alanate.

Uses of 3-Hydroxymethyl-2-methylpyridine: it can be used to produce 2-methyl-pyridine-3-carbaldehyde by heating. It will need reagent MnO₂ and solvent CH₂Cl₂ with reaction time of 24 hours. The yield is about 95%.

When you are using this chemical, please be cautious about it as the following:
This chemical is irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. When you are using it, wear suitable protective clothing. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.

You can still convert the following datas into molecular structure:
(1)SMILES: OCc1cccnc1C
(2)InChI: InChI=1/C7H9NO/c1-6-7(5-9)3-2-4-8-6/h2-4,9H,5H2,1H3
(3)InChIKey: PRMLMDSFLIHHSO-UHFFFAOYAF
(4)Std. InChI: InChI=1S/C7H9NO/c1-6-7(5-9)3-2-4-8-6/h2-4,9H,5H2,1H3
(5)Std. InChIKey: PRMLMDSFLIHHSO-UHFFFAOYSA-N