Pyridoxine

C₈H₁₁NO₃

IUPAC: 4,5-Bis(hydroxymethyl)-2-methylpyridin-3-ol

CAS: 65-23-6

Overview

Pyridoxine, or Vitamin B6, is involved in over 100 enzyme reactions in amino acid metabolism. It is one of the most common vitamin supplements.

Composition

Element	Symbol	Atoms	Atomic Mass
Hydrogen	H	11	1.0080
Carbon	C	8	12.0110
Nitrogen	N	1	14.0070
Oxygen	O	3	15.9990

Elemental Composition

Hydrogen ×11

6.6%

Carbon ×8

56.8%

Nitrogen ×1

8.3%

Oxygen ×3

28.4%

Uses

• Dietary supplement
• Food fortification
• Morning sickness treatment

Fun Facts

✦ Involved in the synthesis of neurotransmitters serotonin, dopamine, and GABA

Safety

⚠ Nerve damage at very high doses

Structure

SMILES

CC1=NC=C(C(=C1O)CO)CO

Properties

Type: organic
State: solid
Molar Mass: 169.18 g/mol
Density: 1.4000 g/cm³
Melting Point: 160.0 °C
Solubility: very soluble

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass: 169.0739
XLogP: -0.8
TPSA: 73.6 Å²
H-Bond Donors: 3
H-Bond Acceptors: 4
Rotatable Bonds: 2
Heavy Atoms: 12
Complexity: 142.0

Related Compounds

1,2-Dichloroethane

C₂H₄Cl₂

1,3-Butadiene

C₄H₆

1,4-Dioxane

C₄H₈O₂

1-Butanol

C₄H₁₀O

2-Propanol

C₃H₈O

Acetaldehyde

CH₃CHO

Acetamide

C₂H₅NO

Acetic Anhydride

C₄H₆O₃

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acetonitrile

C₂H₃N

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pyridoxine?

Pyridoxine (C₈H₁₁NO₃) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name 4,5-Bis(hydroxymethyl)-2-methylpyridin-3-ol.

What is the molecular weight of Pyridoxine?

Pyridoxine has a molar mass of 169.18 g/mol.

What state is Pyridoxine at room temperature?

Pyridoxine is a solid at room temperature.

Is Pyridoxine organic or inorganic?

Pyridoxine is classified as an organic compound.

What elements make up Pyridoxine?

Pyridoxine (C₈H₁₁NO₃) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Nitrogen (N), Oxygen (O).