Picolinic acid

Independent reference data for Picolinic acid (CAS 98-98-6), compiled from public chemistry databases.

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Physicochemical values on record

Documented uses on record

Iron-chelating agent that inhibits DNA synthesis; may interfere with iron-dependent production of stable free organic radical which is essential for ribonucleotide reductase formation of deoxyribonucleotides. [ChemIDplus]Synthetic Polymer MALDI Matrix Compounds

Synonyms and trade names

picolinic acid; 98-98-6; Pyridine-2-carboxylic acid; 2-Pyridinecarboxylic acid; 2-Carboxypyridine; o-Pyridinecarboxylic acid; Acide picolique; alpha-Pyridinecarboxylic acid; 2-pyridine carboxylic acid; DTXSID7031903; QZV2W997JQ; DTXCID5011903; CHEBI:28747; RefChem:863115; 202-719-7; 2-Picolinic acid

GHS hazard classification

Reported hazard statements	H302 (93.9%), H315 (54.2%), H318 (17.3%), H319 (81.6%), H332 (40.8%), H335 (53.1%)

H302 (93.9%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]

H315 (54.2%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]

What the public record says

Picolinic acid is identified by CAS 98-98-6, molecular formula C6H5NO2 and molecular weight 123.03 g/mol. UNII QZV2W997JQ; ChEBI 28747; InChIKey SIOXPEMLGUPBBT-UHFFFAOYSA-N. Melting Point: 136.5 °C; Solubility: 960 mg/mL at 20 °C; Vapor Pressure: 0.00789 [mmHg].

Physical description and handling notes

Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.