5-Hydroxynicotinic acid, CAS No. 27828-71-3

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27828-71-3

Catalog No. EBD49093

CAS 27828-71-3

Name 5-Hydroxynicotinic acid

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Basic Information

Synonyms: 5-hydroxy-3-pyridinecarboxylicacid 5-hydroxy-nicotinicaci 3-PYRIDINECARBOXYLICACID,5-HYDROXY- 5-hydroxypyridine-3-carboxylicacid 5-hydroxypyridine-3-carboxylate 5-Hydroxynicotinicacid

Molecular Formula: C6H5NO3

Molecular Weight: 139.11

MDL Number: MFCD00129117

Categories: Medicinal Chemistry > Pharmaceutical Intermediates > Heterocyclic Intermediates Synthetic Chemistry > Organic Building Blocks > Carboxylic Acids and Esters

Product Description:

5-Hydroxynicotinic acid is an organic compound featuring a pyridine ring substituted with both a carboxylic acid group and a hydroxyl group at the 3- and 5- positions, respectively. It is a white to off-white crystalline powder. This compound serves as a versatile and important heterocyclic building block in pharmaceutical synthesis. It is a key intermediate in the production of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those targeting metabolic and central nervous system disorders. Its bifunctional nature allows for selective derivatization, making it valuable for constructing complex molecular scaffolds. As a multifunctional heterocycle, it is also utilized in medicinal chemistry research for the development of novel drug candidates and in the synthesis of other fine chemicals.

Physical Properties

Melting Point: 299 °C

Boiling Point: 519.3 °C at 760 mmHg

Flash Point: 267.9 °C

Density: 1.485 g/cm3

Storage: Keep Cold