Pyridoxine

C₈H₁₁NO₃

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

CAS: 65-23-6

Visão geral

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

Composição

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Massa atômica
Hydrogen H 11 1,0080
Carbon C 8 12,0110
Nitrogen N 1 14,0070
Oxygen O 3 15,9990

Composição elemental

H
6,6%
C
56,8%
O
28,4%

Usos

  • Dietary supplement
  • Food fortification
  • Morning sickness treatment

Curiosidades

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

Segurança

  • ⚠ Nerve damage at very high doses

Structure

SMILES

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

Propriedades

Tipo
organic
Estado
solid
Massa molar
169,18 g/mol
Densidade
1,4000 g/cm³
Ponto de fusão
160,0 °C
Solubilidade
very soluble

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
169,0739
XLogP
-0,8
TPSA
73,6 Ų
H-Bond Donors
3
H-Bond Acceptors
4
Rotatable Bonds
2
Heavy Atoms
12
Complexity
142,0

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).