CAS 16867-03-1: 2-Amino-3-hydroxypyridine

2-Amino-3-hydroxypyridine

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Applications 2-Amino-3-hydroxypyridine (cas# 16867-03-1) is a compound useful in organic synthesis.

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2-Amino-3-hydroxypyridine

2-Amino-3-hydroxypyridine is a chemical that belongs to the group of pyridine compounds. This substance has been shown to bind to skin cells and is chemically stable in many conditions, including UV irradiation. 2-Amino-3-hydroxypyridine can be used as an antimicrobial agent, with binding constants for copper complexes and hydrogen bonds. It has also been shown to have anticancer properties by inhibiting cell proliferation through inhibition of DNA synthesis. The biological properties of this chemical are still being investigated and it may be used for the treatment of other diseases due to its ability to inhibit protein synthesis and DNA replication.

2-Amino-3-hydroxypyridine as a chromogenic reagent for the spectrophotometric determination of osmium.