3-Pyridylacetic acid

CAS: 501-81-5

Ref. 3D-FP35015

Product Information

• Name: 3-Pyridylacetic acid
• Synonyms: Pyridin-3-yl-acetic acid, 2-(3-Pyridyl)acetic acid, 2-(Pyridin-3-Yl)Acetic Acid, 3-Carboxymethylpyridine, 3-Pyridineacetic acid, 3-Pyridineaceticacid, Coletin, Lessterol, Lioxone, Minedil, NSC 70769, Piridil, Piristerol, Pyridin-3-Ylacetic Acid, Pyridin-3-Ylacetic Acid Hydrochloride, Toneon, α-(3-Pyridyl)acetic acid
• CAS: 501-81-5

Description

3-Pyridylacetic acid is a carboxylic acid that belongs to the class of picolinic acids. The compound is prepared by reacting picolinic acid with hydroxide solution in hydrochloric acid. 3-Pyridylacetic acid can be used as a chemical ionization reagent for sample preparation and as a phosphodiesterase inhibitor. It also has been shown to react with carbonyl groups, phosphorus pentoxide, and excretory organs. 3-Pyridylacetic acid reacts with sodium hydroxide solution in analytical methods to produce carboxylic acids.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

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