N-(4-Hydroxypyridin-3-yl)acetamide
N-(4-Hydroxypyridin-3-yl)acetamide (CAS 101860-99-5; molecular formula C7H8N2O2; molar mass 152.15 g/mol) is a functionalised pyridine building block bearing adjacent hydroxy and acetamido groups on the ring. This heterocyclic intermediate is used mainly in research-scale chemical synthesis and medicinal-chemistry programmes, where its complementary functional handles support derivatisation, coupling and the assembly of more complex nitrogen-containing scaffolds. Tech Serve Solutions supplies it to laboratory, discovery and process-development customers worldwide.
- Synonyms
- N-(4-Hydroxypyridin-3-yl)acetamideN-(4-hydroxy-3-pyridyl)acetamideN-(4-hydroxypyridin-3-yl)ethanamideacetamide, N-(4-hydroxy-3-pyridinyl)-

Heterocyclic building block
Serves as a C7 pyridine building block in chemical synthesis, providing a substituted ring for the construction of more elaborate nitrogen heterocycles.
Medicinal-chemistry intermediate
Used in discovery and medicinal-chemistry programmes as an intermediate, where the hydroxy and acetamido substituents offer convenient sites for further functionalisation.
Synthetic derivatisation
The hydroxypyridine and acetamide handles allow acylation, alkylation, coupling and related transformations, making the compound a versatile precursor for analogue libraries.
Reference and research material
Supplied as a research-grade material for laboratory studies, method development and analytical reference work involving substituted pyridine scaffolds.
| Molecular weight | 152.15 |
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| Empirical formula | C7H8N2O2 |
Documentation
Every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis covering assay, identity and purity; the grade is confirmed against your enquiry. Safety Data Sheets and technical data sheets are available on request.
Supply & logistics
Samples for technical evaluation; bulk MOQ by grade and packaging. In-stock material ships in 7–10 working days, worldwide, with full export documentation.
What is N-(4-Hydroxypyridin-3-yl)acetamide used for?
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It is used primarily as a heterocyclic building block and synthetic intermediate. The substituted pyridine ring, carrying both hydroxy and acetamido groups, is valuable in chemical synthesis and medicinal-chemistry research for building and derivatising more complex nitrogen-containing molecules.
What is the CAS number and molecular formula of N-(4-Hydroxypyridin-3-yl)acetamide?
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Its CAS number is 101860-99-5 and its molecular formula is C7H8N2O2, corresponding to a molecular weight of 152.15 g/mol (Hill notation C7H8N2O2).
What grade and purity does Tech Serve Solutions supply?
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We supply N-(4-Hydroxypyridin-3-yl)acetamide as a research/technical-grade building block for synthesis and laboratory use. We do not represent it as USP, BP or EP pharmacopoeial grade. A current specification and certificate of analysis with the actual assay can be provided on request before purchase.
How should N-(4-Hydroxypyridin-3-yl)acetamide be handled and stored?
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No specific GHS hazard classification is provided in our product data, so it should be handled as a research chemical of unknown toxicity. Use good laboratory practice: wear suitable gloves, eye protection and a lab coat, avoid dust, skin and eye contact and inhalation, work with adequate ventilation, and store the container tightly closed in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place. Always consult the current safety data sheet before use.
How is N-(4-Hydroxypyridin-3-yl)acetamide packed, shipped and exported?
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It is packed in appropriately labelled laboratory and bulk containers sized to the order, from gram quantities upward, with secure secondary packaging for transit. As a specialist exporter since 1998, Tech Serve Solutions arranges compliant international documentation and shipping to customers worldwide.
How do I request a sample or quote?
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Contact Tech Serve Solutions with your required quantity, packaging and destination, quoting CAS 101860-99-5. We will respond with current specification details, lead time and a formal quotation, and can arrange a sample where appropriate.
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