5formyylisytosiiniksi

5-Formyl-2-hydroxypyridine, also known by the systematic name 5-formylisosiinicotinic acid, is an organic compound. It is a derivative of pyridine, a heterocyclic aromatic organic compound. The structure features a pyridine ring substituted with a formyl group (CHO) at the 5-position and a hydroxyl group (OH) at the 2-position.

This compound can be synthesized through various chemical routes. Its properties are influenced by the presence of the electron-withdrawing formyl group and the electron-donating hydroxyl group on the pyridine ring, affecting its reactivity and solubility. 5-Formyl-2-hydroxypyridine can participate in reactions characteristic of both aldehydes and phenols, as well as the pyridine nucleus.

Potential applications for this compound are explored in areas of organic synthesis as a building block for more complex molecules. It may also find use in research related to medicinal chemistry or materials science, depending on its specific chemical and biological activities. Further research is often required to fully elucidate its properties and potential uses.