3,5-Dichloroisonicotinic acid

Ref. 3D-FD74887

Product Information

• Name: 3,5-Dichloroisonicotinic acid
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 3,5-Dichloroisonicotinic acid is a structural analogue of isonicotinic acid and has been shown to have a similar biological activity. It is a ligand that binds to the receptor site of the plant hormone auxin, which regulates plant growth and development. 3,5-Dichloroisonicotinic acid has also been shown to induce phytoalexin synthesis in plants and may act as an antioxidant. This compound has been used as a marker for radiation exposure in humans. 3,5-Dichloroisonicotinic acid binds with high affinity to silver ions, which are toxic to bacteria. The binding of 3,5-dichloroisocoumarin with silver ions leads to rapid inhibition of bacterial growth and death. In addition, this compound has been found in chloroplasts where it may play a role in the regulation of photosynthesis parameters such as carboxylation efficiency and oxygen evolution rate.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 192 g/mol
• Formula: C₆H₃Cl₂NO₂
• Purity: Min. 95%