2-Methylpyridine-4-carboxylic acid

Ref. 3D-FM30009

Product Information

• Name: 2-Methylpyridine-4-carboxylic acid
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 2-Methylpyridine-4-carboxylic acid is a chemical compound that is found in the amide form, with a molecular weight of 120.2 g/mol. It is an intermediate in the synthesis of many compounds, and has been used to synthesize anticancer drugs such as niclosamide. 2-Methylpyridine-4-carboxylic acid also has antimycobacterial activity against Cryptococcus neoformans and Mycobacterium tuberculosis strains. This compound can be dehydrated to form 2-methylpyridine-3,5-dicarboxylic acid, which has been shown to have antifungal properties.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 137.14 g/mol
• Formula: C₇H₇NO₂
• Purity: Min. 95%