Pyridoxine hydrochloride
- Createtime： 2026-04-14
- Updatetime： 2026-09-30
Product Details
| useage |
Industrial use
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| deliveryInfo |
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| appearance |
powder
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| Molecular Weight |
205.64
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| aliasen |
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| supplyCapacity |
50000MT/Month
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| harbor |
Qingdao,China
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| minorder |
1KG
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| Appearance |
White crystalline powder
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Shandong Huashang Chemical Co., Ltd. is a high-tech enterprise focused on industry of fine chemicals research and develop, produce and sale. Shandong Huashang Chemical Co., Ltd. is located in Shan Dong Ji Nan China. we have the ability to provide you high quality products. More than 90 % of our products are exported to developed countries and regions such as north America, Europe, Japan, South Korea and the Middle East.
Basic Information
Product Name: Pyridoxine hydrochloride
CAS Number: 58-56-0
Alias: Vitamin B6 HCl, 4,5-Bis(hydroxymethyl)-2-methylpyridin-3-ol hydrochloride
Molecular Formula: C8H12ClNO3
Molecular Weight: 205.64
IUPAC Name: 4,5-bis(hydroxymethyl)-2-methylpyridin-3-ol hydrochloride
Structural Information
- Structure Type: Water-soluble B vitamin pyridine derivative hydrochloride
- Structural Features: Pyridine ring with methyl, hydroxyl, two hydroxymethyl substituents; forms hydrochloride salt with HCl; participates in human amino acid metabolism, transamination, decarboxylation as coenzyme
Physical & Chemical Properties
- Appearance: White crystalline powder
- Odor: Odorless, slightly salty bitter taste
- Melting Point: 204–206 °C (decomposes)
- Solubility: Freely soluble in water; slightly soluble in ethanol; insoluble in acetone, ether, benzene
- Stability: Stable in acidic aqueous solution; easily degraded by ultraviolet light; discoloration under alkaline conditions; non-hygroscopic under normal humidity
Synthesis & Applications
Production Method
Chemical total synthesis using 2-methyl-3-hydroxy-4,5-bis(hydroxymethyl)pyridine raw material, salified with hydrochloric acid, recrystallization purification.
Main Applications
- Food fortifier: Vitamin additive for beverage, dairy, cereal, health food
- Pharmaceutical API: Vitamin B6 raw material for oral tablets, injections, compound vitamin preparations
- Feed additive: Livestock & poultry feed nutritional supplement to promote growth
- Cosmetic raw material: Skin care ingredient for improving sebum balance, soothing sensitive skin
Safety & Storage Instructions
GHS Hazard Classification
- H315 Causes skin irritation
- H319 Causes serious eye irritation
- H335 May cause respiratory irritation
Personal Protection
Dust mask, chemical goggles, nitrile gloves; operate in ventilated space, avoid long-term dust inhalation
Storage Condition
Hermetically sealed light-proof container, cool dry warehouse; isolate alkaline substances, avoid direct sunlight
Transportation
General food/pharmaceutical raw material; prevent dampness and light exposure during transit
Quality Specifications
- Purity: 99.0%–101.0% (titration)
- Loss on Drying: ≤0.5%
- Residue on Ignition: ≤0.1%
- Heavy Metal (Pb): ≤10 ppm
Information Summary Table
| Item | Specification |
| CAS Number | 58-56-0 |
| Product Name | Pyridoxine hydrochloride |
| Synonym | Vitamin B6 hydrochloride |
| Molecular Formula | C8H12ClNO3 |
| Molecular Weight | 205.64 |
| Appearance | White crystalline powder |
| Melting Point | 204–206°C (decompose) |
| Solubility | Easily soluble in water, slightly soluble in ethanol |
| Purity Standard | 99.0%–101.0% |
| Storage Condition | Sealed light-proof cool dry storage, away from alkali |
| Hazard Property | Mild dust irritant to skin, eyes and respiratory tract |
| Main Usage | Food/feed vitamin fortifier, pharmaceutical vitamin B6 API, skincare raw material |
