2,6-Dichloro-3-methylisonicotinic acid

CAS: 1256835-40-1

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Product Information

• Name: 2,6-Dichloro-3-methylisonicotinic acid

Description

2,6-Dichloro-3-methylisonicotinic acid (2,6-DCI) is a synthetic compound that is structurally related to cinnamic acid. It has been shown to be an effective inhibitor of the influenza virus in vitro and in vivo. 2,6-DCI blocks viral transcription by the polymerase chain reaction and inhibits the biosynthesis of viral RNA. It also functions as an anti-oxidant by scavenging reactive oxygen species (ROS). This compound has been shown to have antiviral properties against other types of viruses such as herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV1) and human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV1). 2,6-DCI has also been shown to inhibit cell proliferation in plant cells by blocking DNA replication.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 206.03 g/mol
• Formula: C₇H₅Cl₂NO₂
• Purity: Min. 95%
• InChI: InChI=1S/C7H5Cl2NO2/c1-3-4(7(11)12)2-5(8)10-6(3)9/h2H,1H3,(H,11,12)
• InChI key: InChIKey=TWYNDQHXDSFICB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: Cc1c(C(=O)O)cc(Cl)nc1Cl