CAS 499-83-2: 2,6-Pyridinedicarboxylic acid

2,6-Pyridinedicarboxylic acid is a chemical compound that is mainly used as an antimicrobial agent. It binds to DNA by hydrogen bonding interactions and alters the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) process. This leads to inhibition of DNA synthesis and cell death. 2,6-Pyridinedicarboxylic acid has been shown to have synergistic effects when combined with sodium salts. It also inhibits transfer reactions in bacteria, which may be due to its ability to bind to picolinic acid. The structural analysis of 2,6-pyridinedicarboxylic acid showed that it contains a pyridine ring fused with two carboxyl groups. 2,6-Pyridinedicarboxylic acid reacts with picolinic acid in the presence of sodium salts and undergoes a series of reactions leading to the formation of picolinamide, which may explain its inhibitory properties.

Pyridine-2,6-dicarboxylic acid is used in the preparation of dipicolinato ligated lanthanide and transition metal complexes. It acts as a chelating agent for chromium, zinc, manganese, copper, iron and molybdenum. Its calcium-dipcolinic acid complex is used to protect deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) from heat denaturation which enhances the DNA stability. It plays an important role as a marker for the effectiveness of sterilization. This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Pyridine-2,6-dicarboxylic acid

2,6-Pyridinedicarboxylic acid is a synthetic building block that can be used in the synthesis of many organic compounds. It has been shown to be a useful intermediate in the synthesis of complex compounds and is also a versatile building block for the synthesis of speciality chemicals. This chemical has been shown to have a high quality and is also a reagent or research chemical. 2,6-Pyridinedicarboxylic acid can be used as an intermediate for the production of other chemicals, such as pharmaceuticals, food additives, and dyes.This compound belongs to CAS No. 499-83-2.