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4-hydroxymethylpyridine

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Description

4-Hydroxymethylpyridine, also known as pyridoxine, is a vital vitamin essential for various metabolic processes. It is commonly found in various food sources, including cereals, vegetables, and meat. This compound serves as a precursor to pyridoxal 5'-phosphate (PLP), the active coenzyme form of vitamin B6. PLP plays a critical role in amino acid metabolism, carbohydrate metabolism, neurotransmitter synthesis, and the formation of heme, a component of hemoglobin. 4-Hydroxymethylpyridine is synthesized through various chemical processes, including the reaction of pyridine with formaldehyde. It is widely studied for its potential applications in medicine, particularly in treating neurological disorders, cardiovascular diseases, and immune deficiencies. Researchers are exploring its role in preventing and managing conditions like Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and depression. 4-Hydroxymethylpyridine's importance stems from its crucial role in maintaining overall health and well-being.'

4-hydroxymethylpyridine: structure in first source [Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), National Library of Medicine, extracted Dec-2023]

Cross-References

ID SourceID
PubMed CID11472
CHEMBL ID1235528
SCHEMBL ID102606
SCHEMBL ID11484804
SCHEMBL ID11019406
MeSH IDM0494836

Synonyms (65)

Synonym
pyridine 4-methanol
CHEMBL1235528
nsc-49167
nsc49167
nsc26024
4-pyridinemethanol
4-pyridylmethanol
4-(hydroxymethyl)pyridine
.gamma.-picolyl alcohol
586-95-8
nsc-26024
4-pyridylcarbinol
4-hydroxymethylpyridine
SDCCGMLS-0065929.P001
nsc 49167
gamma-picolyl alcohol
nsc 26024
4-pyridinecarbinol
einecs 209-590-6
4-picolyl alcohol
pyridin-4-ylmethanol
py7 ,
pyridine-4-methanol
inchi=1/c6h7no/c8-5-6-1-3-7-4-2-6/h1-4,8h,5h
4-pyridinemethanol, 99%
AKOS000248904
P0751
A8295
pyridin-4-ylmethanol;pyridine-4-methanol
4-pyridinylmethanol
pyridin-4-yl-methanol
AM804088
4-(hydroxymethylene)pyridine
(pyridin-4-yl)methanol
?-hydroxy-4-picoline
BP-10053
FT-0619452
SCHEMBL102606
STL386832
(4-pyridyl)methanol
4-pyridine-methanol
pyridine-4-yl-methanol
4-pyridyl-carbinol
4-pyridyl methanol
4-hydroxymethyl-pyridine
4-pyridine methanol
4-(hydroxymethyl)-pyridine
4-hydroxymethyl pyridine
pyridine-4-ylmethanol
pyridine-4ylmethanol
SCHEMBL11484804
SCHEMBL11019406
W-105366
pyridine, 4-carbinol
mfcd00006442
CS-W007605
F0001-1532
DTXSID90870638
Q27464630
4-hydromethyl pyridine
AS-12010
2-(2-hydroxyphenyl)propionicacid
EN300-64663
SY003306
Z335244866
[information is derived through text-mining from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Bioassays (4)

Assay IDTitleYearJournalArticle
AID1124398Hypoglycemic activity in 48 hrs fasted Charles River rat at 150 mg/kg, po measured at 2 hrs relative to control1979Journal of medicinal chemistry, Jul, Volume: 22, Issue:7
Synthesis and hypoglycemic activity of pyridyl alcohols.
AID1091226Thrips luring activity against female Frankliniella occidentalis (western flower thrips) assessed as induction of thrips to walk up odor-laden arm of Y-tube olfactometer at 1 uL by Y-tube olfactometer bioassay2008Journal of agricultural and food chemistry, Aug-13, Volume: 56, Issue:15
4-Pyridyl carbonyl compounds as thrips lures: effectiveness for Western flower thrips in y-tube bioassays.
AID1124402Hypoglycemic activity in 48 hrs fasted Charles River rat at 150 mg/kg, po measured at 4 hrs relative to control1979Journal of medicinal chemistry, Jul, Volume: 22, Issue:7
Synthesis and hypoglycemic activity of pyridyl alcohols.
AID1124394Hypoglycemic activity in 48 hrs fasted Charles River rat at 150 mg/kg, po measured at 1 hr relative to control1979Journal of medicinal chemistry, Jul, Volume: 22, Issue:7
Synthesis and hypoglycemic activity of pyridyl alcohols.
[information is prepared from bioassay data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Research

Studies (8)

TimeframeStudies, This Drug (%)All Drugs %
pre-19904 (50.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's2 (25.00)29.6817
2010's2 (25.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Market Indicators

Research Demand Index: 11.90

According to the monthly volume, diversity, and competition of internet searches for this compound, as well the volume and growth of publications, there is estimated to be weak demand-to-supply ratio for research on this compound.

MetricThis Compound (vs All)
Research Demand Index11.90 (24.57)
Research Supply Index2.20 (2.92)
Research Growth Index4.09 (4.65)
Search Engine Demand Index0.00 (26.88)
Search Engine Supply Index0.00 (0.95)

This Compound (11.90)

All Compounds (24.57)

Study Types

Publication TypeThis drug (%)All Drugs (%)
Trials0 (0.00%)5.53%
Reviews0 (0.00%)6.00%
Case Studies0 (0.00%)4.05%
Observational0 (0.00%)0.25%
Other8 (100.00%)84.16%
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]