2-amino-3-hydroxypyridine

Harm score: 4 (Slightly harmful chemistry)

2-amino-3-hydroxypyridine is an organic compound that belongs to the pyridine derivatives. Structurally, it is composed of a pyridine ring that is substituted with an amine and a hydroxyl group. It is a white crystalline powder that is slightly soluble in water. Its chemical formula is C5H6N2O and its molecular weight is 110.11 g/mol.

2-amino-3-hydroxypyridine is used in a number of industrial applications, primarily in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals, pesticides and pigments. In the pharmaceutical industry, this compound is used as a key raw material for the synthesis of many drugs such as antibiotics, antivirals or antidepressants. In agrochemicals, it is used to produce various pesticides and herbicides. In the field of paints and pigments, 2-amino-3-hydroxypyridine is used to produce high-quality dyes that are resistant to light and temperature. The evidence for this use is its ability to form coordination complexes with metals, resulting in the production of paints with different hues and color effects.