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CAS 18616-05-2

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2-Mercaptopyridine-4-carboxylic acid

Description:
2-Mercaptopyridine-4-carboxylic acid, also known as 4-carboxy-2-mercaptopyridine, is an organic compound characterized by the presence of both a carboxylic acid and a thiol functional group attached to a pyridine ring. Its molecular structure features a pyridine ring with a mercapto (-SH) group at the 2-position and a carboxylic acid (-COOH) group at the 4-position. This compound is typically a solid at room temperature and is soluble in polar solvents due to its functional groups. It exhibits properties such as being a weak acid, and it can participate in various chemical reactions, including nucleophilic substitutions and coordination with metal ions, making it useful in coordination chemistry and as a ligand. Additionally, 2-Mercaptopyridine-4-carboxylic acid has applications in pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and as an analytical reagent. Its ability to form complexes with metals enhances its utility in various fields, including catalysis and materials science.
Formula:C6H5NO2S
InChI:InChI=1/C6H5NO2S/c8-6(9)4-1-2-7-5(10)3-4/h1-3H,(H,7,10)(H,8,9)
SMILES:c1cnc(cc1C(=O)O)S
Synonyms:
  • 2-Sulfanylisonicotinic acid
  • 2-Sulfanylpyridine-4-Carboxylic Acid
  • 4-Pyridinecarboxylic Acid, 2-Mercapto-
  • 2-Thioxo-1,2-Dihydropyridine-4-Carboxylic Acid
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