Molekula
Picolinic acid
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Picolinic acid is a heterocyclic organic compound used in chelation chemistry, metal ion analysis, and as a precursor in pharmaceutical and biochemical research. It also serves as a matrix compound for MALDI mass spectrometry of synthetic polymers and as an iron-chelating agent in laboratory studies. It appears as a white to pale yellow crystalline powder. Available with a CAS number of 98-98-6, molecular formula C6H5NO2, and molecular weight 123.11 g/mol. Stored at ambient temperature. Hazard classification includes signal word Danger. Molekula supplies picolinic acid from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Pricing & pack sizes
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100 g — £29.50 per pack ex VAT · £35.40 inc. VAT
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White Solid |
| Identification | Conforms to reference |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Flash Point | 139 °C |
| Acidity | Acid |
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | 136.5 °C |
| Vapour Pressure | 0.00789 mmHg |
| pKa | pKa = 0.99 |
Source: PubChem CID 1018 (Human Metabolome Database (HMDB), Haz-Map, ChEMBL)
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 23001678 |
| CAS Number | 98-98-6 |
| IUPAC Name | pyridine-2-carboxylic acid |
| EC Number | 202-719-7 |
| Molecular Formula | C6H5NO2 |
| Molecular Weight | 123.11 |
| Exact Mass | 123.032 |
| SMILES | C1=CC=NC(=C1)C(=O)O |
| InChIKey | SIOXPEMLGUPBBT-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C6H5NO2/c8-6(9)5-3-1-2-4-7-5/h1-4H,(H,8,9) |
| PubChem CID | 1018 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| HTS Code | 2933399200 |
| Tariff Code | 2933399990 |
Safety & GHS
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Corrosive
GHS05
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Health Hazard
GHS07
Hazard statements
- H302 Harmful if swallowed
- H318 Causes serious eye damage
- H402 Harmful to aquatic life
Precautionary statements
- P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P273 Avoid release to the environment
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P301+312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell
- P303+361 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse with water/shower
- P304+340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing
- P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Available in English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish.
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
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Synonyms
- 2-Carboxypyridine
- 2-Picolinic acid
- 2-Pyridinecarboxylic acid
- Acide picolique
- alpha-Picolinic acid
- alpha-Pyridinecarboxylic acid
- o-Pyridinecarboxylic acid
- Pyridine-2-carboxylic acid
- Pyridine-carboxylique-2
- PYRIDINECARBOXYLIC ACID
Frequently asked questions
What is picolinic acid used for?
Picolinic acid is commonly used as a chelating agent in biochemical research and as a precursor in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and metal complexes.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of picolinic acid?
The formula is C6H5NO2 with a molecular weight of 123.11 g/mol.
How should picolinic acid be stored?
It should be stored at ambient temperature, protected from moisture and light.
What grade of picolinic acid does Molekula supply?
Molekula supplies picolinic acid in analytical grade.
Can Molekula supply picolinic acid in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply picolinic acid in bulk quantities upon request.
What documentation comes with a purchase of picolinic acid?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) with the shipment.
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