Description

5-Methyl-2-pyridone (CAS No. 91914-06-6) is a high-purity heterocyclic organic compound with the molecular formula C₆H₇NO. Also known by its IUPAC name 5-methyl-1H-pyridin-2-one, this versatile chemical is widely utilized in pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science research. Our product is rigorously tested to ensure exceptional quality, with ≥98% purity (HPLC) and low trace metal content, making it ideal for sensitive applications. Available in crystalline powder form, it exhibits excellent solubility in polar organic solvents such as ethanol, methanol, and DMSO. Proper storage at 2-8°C in a tightly sealed container ensures long-term stability. Suitable for use as a building block in organic synthesis, ligand design, and as a precursor for advanced materials.

Properties

• CAS Number: 91914-06-6
• Complexity: 167
• IUPAC Name: 5-methyl-1H-pyridin-2-one
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H7NO/c1-5-2-3-6(8)7-4-5/h2-4H,1H3,(H,7,8)
• InChI Key: SOHMZGMHXUQHGE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 109.052763847
• Molecular Formula: C6H7NO
• Molecular Weight: 109.13
• SMILES: CC1=CNC(=O)C=C1
• Topological: 29.1
• Monoisotopic Mass: 109.052763847
• Synonyms: 2-Hydroxy-5-methylpyridine, 1003-68-5, 5-Methyl-2-pyridone, 5-Methyl-2-pyridinol, 2(1H)-Pyridinone, 5-methyl-, 5-Methyl-2(1H)-pyridinone, 2-Pyridinol, 5-methyl-, 2(1H)-Pyridone, 5-methyl-, 3-Methyl-6-hydroxypyridine, 5-methyl-2(1H)-pyridone, 5-METHYL-2-OXOPYRIDINE, C173P2D70Y, 5-METHYL-2-HYDROXYPYRIDINE, EINECS 213-713-9, 1192-99-0, DTXSID20143120, METHYL-2-PYRIDINONE, 5-, DTXCID3065611, 213-713-9, 618-801-4, 5-methylpyridin-2-ol, 91914-06-6, 5-Methylpyridin-2(1H)-one, 5-methyl-1H-pyridin-2-one, 2-Hydroxy-5-picoline, 5-METHYL-2(1H)PYPRIDINONE, 5-methyl-pyridin-2-ol, MFCD03092888, MFCD00955788, 5-methylhydropyridin-2-one, 2-hydroxy-5-methyl pyridine, 6-Hydroxy-3-picoline, UNII-C173P2D70Y, 5-methylpyridone, 2-Hydroxy-5-methylpyridine (2-Hydroxy-5-picoline), 2-Pyridinol,5-methyl-, 2-Hydroxa-5-Methylpyridine, 5-Methyl-2(1H)pyridinone, NCIOpen2_002095, SCHEMBL82309, 5-methyl-2-(1H)-pyridone, SCHEMBL241123, SCHEMBL645194, 5-methyl-2 -(1H)-pyridone, 5-methyl-2- (1H)-pyridone, SCHEMBL1044248, SCHEMBL2011066, SCHEMBL2103700, SCHEMBL5878656, SCHEMBL9098711, SCHEMBL9099473, SCHEMBL9099831, SCHEMBL9901705, SCHEMBL9903561, 5-Methyl-2(1H)-pyridinone #, SOHMZGMHXUQHGE-UHFFFAOYSA-, CHEBI:194862, 2-Hydroxy-5-methylpyridine, 97%, BCP20199, CK2605, SBB040121, AKOS000271626, AKOS005255851, AB13138, AC-5127, CCG-302489, CS-W011282, DS-0447, HY-W010566, SDCCGMLS-0065828.P001, pyridine, 1,2-dihydro-5-methyl-2-oxo-, SY016466, TS-01533, DB-027616, H1167, NS00022974, ST50213170, EN300-83880, Q27275047, Z1255523405, InChI=1/C6H7NO/c1-5-2-3-6(8)7-4-5/h2-4H,1H3,(H,7,8)

Application

5-Methyl-2-pyridone serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors and antimicrobial agents. Its pyridone core structure makes it valuable for coordination chemistry and catalyst design in organic transformations. Researchers also employ this compound in material science for constructing functionalized polymers and supramolecular assemblies.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
• H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
• H335 (100%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]

Precautionary Statements

• P261, P264, P264+P265, P271, P280, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P321, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Acute Tox. 4 (80%)
• Skin Irrit. 2 (92%)
• Eye Dam. 1 (80%)
• Eye Irrit. 2 (12%)
• STOT SE 3 (90%)

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