Pyridine-2,5-diol

CAS: 5154-01-8

Ref. 3D-FP134572

Product Information

• Name: Pyridine-2,5-diol
• Synonyms: 2,5-pyridinediol
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: Pyridine-2,5-diol is a bacterial metabolite that is the product of the enzyme pyridoxal 5'-phosphate oxidase. This enzyme has been shown to be involved in microbial metabolism and enzymatic reactions, such as the conversion of picolinic acid to pyridine-2,5-diol. Pyridine-2,5-diol has been found to be expressed in wild type strains but not in mutant strains. The gene product for this enzyme has also been identified as maleate dehydrogenase.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 111.1 g/mol
• Formula: C₅H₅NO₂
• Purity: Min. 95%