2-(2-Hydroxyethyl)pyridine

Independent reference data for 2-(2-Hydroxyethyl)pyridine (CAS 103-74-2), compiled from public chemistry databases.

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Physicochemical values on record

Documented uses on record

Used in the manufacturing of vinyl pyridines, thioridazine (psychotropic agent), and tiquizium bromide (antispasmodic); [HSDB]Manufacture of vinyl pyridines; production of psychotropic agent, thioridazine, and the antispasmodic, tiquizium bromide.

Synonyms and trade names

2-(2-Hydroxyethyl)pyridine; RefChem:89358; 2-PYRIDINEETHANOL; 103-74-2; 2-(2-Pyridyl)ethanol; Pyridine-2-ethanol; 2-(Pyridin-2-Yl)Ethan-1-Ol; 2-pyridin-2-ylethanol; 2-Pyridylethanol; 2-(Pyridin-2-yl)ethanol; Betahistine EP Impurity B; 2-(beta-Hydroxyethyl)pyridine; Pyridine, 2-(2-hydroxyethyl)-; 2-(2-Pyridinyl)ethanol; UNII-4G94J9B8JR; MFCD00006364

GHS hazard classification

Reported hazard statements	H315 (50.5%), H319 (97.8%), H335 (48.4%)

H315 (50.5%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]

H319 (97.8%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]

What the public record says

2-(2-Hydroxyethyl)pyridine · CAS 103-74-2 · C7H9NO. UNII 4G94J9B8JR. Boiling Point: 190 °C @ 200 mm Hg; 170 °C @ 100 mm Hg; Melting Point: -7.8 °C; Density: 1.091 @ 25 °C/0 °C.

Physical description and handling notes

Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.