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3-Hydroxy-2-methylpyridine is a pharmaceutical intermediate that can be used in the synthesis of pyrimidines. 3-Hydroxy-2-methylpyridine acts as a corrosion inhibitor, serving as a mixed-type corrosion inhibitor for carbon steel in HCl medium.

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3-Hydroxy-2-methylpyridine

3-Hydroxy-2-methylpyridine Chemical Structure

CAS No. : 1121-25-1

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Description

3-Hydroxy-2-methylpyridine is a pharmaceutical intermediate that can be used in the synthesis of pyrimidines. 3-Hydroxy-2-methylpyridine acts as a corrosion inhibitor, serving as a mixed-type corrosion inhibitor for carbon steel in HCl medium[1][2].

Cellular Effect
Cell Line Type Value Description References
PANC-1 IC50
> 100 μM
Compound: 4
Cytotoxicity against human PANC1 cells after 72 hrs by WST8 assay
Cytotoxicity against human PANC1 cells after 72 hrs by WST8 assay
[PMID: 28495081]
In Vitro

3-Hydroxy-2-methylpyridine (10-5-10-2 M) acts as a mixed-type corrosion inhibitor for carbon steel in 1 M HCl. Its corrosion inhibition efficiency increases with rising concentration (reaching 91.1% at 10-2 M and 303 K, 95.3% at 10-2 M and 313 K, and 95.4% at 10-2 M and 323 K), and shows a slight increase with elevated temperature across all tested concentrations[2].
3-Hydroxy-2-methylpyridine (10-5-10-2 M) reduces the corrosion rate of carbon steel in 1 M HCl in a concentration-dependent manner; the corrosion inhibition efficiency measured by the weight loss method reaches 89.8% at 10-2 M and 303 K, 92.4% at 10-2 M and 313 K, and 94.1% at 10-2 M and 323 K, and the obtained results are highly consistent with those from polarization measurements[2].
The adsorption behavior of 3-Hydroxy-2-methylpyridine (10-5-10-2 M) on carbon steel in a 1 M HCl system shows concentration dependence[2].

MedChemExpress (MCE) has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.

Molecular Weight

109.13

Formula

C6H7NO

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Appearance

Solid

Color

Off-white to light brown

SMILES

CC1=NC=CC=C1O

Structure Classification
Initial Source
Shipping

Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.

Storage

4°C, stored under nitrogen

*In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (stored under nitrogen)

Solvent & Solubility
In Vitro: 

DMSO : 100 mg/mL (916.34 mM; Need ultrasonic; Hygroscopic DMSO has a significant impact on the solubility of product, please use newly opened DMSO)

Preparing
Stock Solutions
Concentration Solvent Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
1 mM 9.1634 mL 45.8169 mL 91.6338 mL
5 mM 1.8327 mL 9.1634 mL 18.3268 mL
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* Please refer to the solubility information to select the appropriate solvent. Once prepared, please aliquot and store the solution to prevent product inactivation from repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (stored under nitrogen). When stored at -80°C, please use it within 6 months. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 month.

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In Vivo:

Select the appropriate dissolution method based on your experimental animal and administration route.

For the following dissolution methods, please ensure to first prepare a clear stock solution using an In Vitro approach and then sequentially add co-solvents:
To ensure reliable experimental results, the clarified stock solution can be appropriately stored based on storage conditions. As for the working solution for in vivo experiments, it is recommended to prepare freshly and use it on the same day.
The percentages shown for the solvents indicate their volumetric ratio in the final prepared solution. If precipitation or phase separation occurs during preparation, heat and/or sonication can be used to aid dissolution.

  • Protocol 1

    Add each solvent one by one:  10% DMSO    40% PEG300    5% Tween-80    45% Saline

    Solubility: ≥ 5 mg/mL (45.82 mM); Clear solution

    This protocol yields a clear solution of ≥ 5 mg/mL (saturation unknown).

    Taking 1 mL working solution as an example, add 100 μL DMSO stock solution (50.0 mg/mL) to 400 μL PEG300, and mix evenly; then add 50 μL Tween-80 and mix evenly; then add 450 μL Saline to adjust the volume to 1 mL.

    Preparation of Saline: Dissolve 0.9 g sodium chloride in ddH₂O and dilute to 100 mL to obtain a clear Saline solution.
  • Protocol 2

    Add each solvent one by one:  10% DMSO    90% (20% SBE-β-CD in Saline)

    Solubility: ≥ 5 mg/mL (45.82 mM); Clear solution

    This protocol yields a clear solution of ≥ 5 mg/mL (saturation unknown).

    Taking 1 mL working solution as an example, add 100 μL DMSO stock solution (50.0 mg/mL) to 900 μL 20% SBE-β-CD in Saline, and mix evenly.

    Preparation of 20% SBE-β-CD in Saline (4°C, storage for one week): 2 g SBE-β-CD powder is dissolved in 10 mL Saline, completely dissolve until clear.
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Method for preparing stock solution: mg drug dissolved in μL  DMSO (Stock solution concentration: mg/mL).

*In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (stored under nitrogen)

The concentration of the stock solution you require exceeds the measured solubility. The following solution is for reference only. If necessary, please contact MedChemExpress (MCE).
Method for preparing in vivo working solution for animal experiments: Take μL DMSO stock solution, add μL . μL , mix evenly, next add μL Tween 80, mix evenly, then add μL Saline.
 If the continuous dosing period exceeds half a month, please choose this protocol carefully.
Please ensure that the stock solution in the first step is dissolved to a clear state, and add co-solvents in sequence. You can use ultrasonic heating (ultrasonic cleaner, recommended frequency 20-40 kHz), vortexing, etc. to assist dissolution.
Purity & Documentation

Purity: 99.65%

References

Complete Stock Solution Preparation Table

* Please refer to the solubility information to select the appropriate solvent. Once prepared, please aliquot and store the solution to prevent product inactivation from repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (stored under nitrogen). When stored at -80°C, please use it within 6 months. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 month.

Optional Solvent Concentration Solvent Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg 25 mg
DMSO 1 mM 9.1634 mL 45.8169 mL 91.6338 mL 229.0846 mL
5 mM 1.8327 mL 9.1634 mL 18.3268 mL 45.8169 mL
10 mM 0.9163 mL 4.5817 mL 9.1634 mL 22.9085 mL
15 mM 0.6109 mL 3.0545 mL 6.1089 mL 15.2723 mL
20 mM 0.4582 mL 2.2908 mL 4.5817 mL 11.4542 mL
25 mM 0.3665 mL 1.8327 mL 3.6654 mL 9.1634 mL
30 mM 0.3054 mL 1.5272 mL 3.0545 mL 7.6362 mL
40 mM 0.2291 mL 1.1454 mL 2.2908 mL 5.7271 mL
50 mM 0.1833 mL 0.9163 mL 1.8327 mL 4.5817 mL
60 mM 0.1527 mL 0.7636 mL 1.5272 mL 3.8181 mL
80 mM 0.1145 mL 0.5727 mL 1.1454 mL 2.8636 mL
100 mM 0.0916 mL 0.4582 mL 0.9163 mL 2.2908 mL
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