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C6H5NO3
139.11 g/mol
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6-Hydroxynicotinic acid

CAS5006-66-6EC225-682-9
Category
Research Reagent
Compound Class
Heterocycle
Primary Use
Research Compound

6-Hydroxynicotinic acid is a biochemical research compound that serves as a substrate for the enzyme 6-hydroxynicotinate dehydrogenase. It is commonly used in laboratory studies to investigate metabolic pathways and enzyme kinetics.

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Safety Reference

Harmful
Harmful
Warning
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation
Identifiers
IUPAC Name

6-oxo-1H-pyridine-3-carboxylic acid

InChIKey

BLHCMGRVFXRYRN-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

C1=CC(=O)NC=C1C(=O)O

Synonyms (31)
  • 6-Hydroxynicotinic acid, United States Pharmacopeia (USP)
  • 2-Hydroxy-5-carboxypyridine
  • 2-Pyridone-5-carboxylic acid
  • 5-Carboxy-2-pyridone
  • 6-Hydroxynicotinate
  • 6-Hydroxynicotinic acid
  • 6-hydroxyniacin
  • 6-hydroxynicotinoic acid
  • 6-oxonicotinic acid
  • Avatrombopag Impurity 23
  • Nicotinic acid-6-hydroxy