Description
4-(2-Pyridyl)Benzoic Acid (CAS No. 4385-62-0) is a high-purity organic compound with the molecular formula C12H9NO2, widely utilized in pharmaceutical research, material science, and chemical synthesis. This heterocyclic carboxylic acid features a pyridine ring conjugated to a benzoic acid moiety, offering unique electronic and steric properties ideal for coordination chemistry, ligand design, and drug development. Available in crystalline form with ≥98% purity, it is rigorously tested via HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry to ensure consistency for sensitive applications. Suitable for use as a building block in metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), catalysts, and as a precursor for bioactive molecules. Packaged under inert conditions to guarantee stability and shipped with comprehensive analytical data.
Properties
- CAS Number: 4385-62-0
- Complexity: 222
- IUPAC Name: 4-(2-pyridyl)benzoic acid
- InChI: InChI=1S/C12H9NO2/c14-12(15)10-6-4-9(5-7-10)11-3-1-2-8-13-11/h1-8H,(H,14,15)
- InChI Key: AQIPNZHMXANQRC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- Exact Mass: 199.063328530
- Molecular Formula: C12H9NO2
- Molecular Weight: 199.20
- SMILES: C1=CC=NC(=C1)C2=CC=C(C=C2)C(=O)O
- Topological: 50.2
- Monoisotopic Mass: 199.063328530
- Synonyms: 4-(2-Pyridyl)benzoic acid, 108-560-9, 834-438-6, 4385-62-0, 4-(pyridin-2-yl)benzoic acid, 4-Pyridin-2-yl-benzoic acid, 4-pyridin-2-ylbenzoic acid, 4-(2-pyridinyl)benzoic acid, Benzoic acid, 4-(2-pyridinyl)-, 43R8HY6XXL, MFCD01830093, UNII-43R8HY6XXL, 4-(Pyridin-2-yl)benzoic acid., 4-(2-Pyridyl)benzoic Acid; 4-(Pyridin-2-yl)benzoic Acid;, SCHEMBL5858, 4-pyridine-2-ylbenzoic acid, Oprea1_410938, AA-516/12432125, 4-(Pyrid-2-yl)benzoic acid, SCHEMBL2459153, CHEMBL3542351, DTXSID50356322, AQIPNZHMXANQRC-UHFFFAOYSA-N, BCP27967, 4-(2-pyridyl)benzenecarboxylic acid, SBB052790, AKOS002664562, CS-W019754, FS-2602, 4-(PYRIDIN-2-YL)-BENZOIC ACID, Pyridinyl benzoic acid [USP IMPURITY], BP-10212, SY011583, DB-001870, P2455, ST50949581, EN300-109963, P30180, ATAZANAVIR SULFATE IMPURITY A [EP IMPURITY]
4-(2-Pyridyl)Benzoic Acid serves as a versatile ligand in coordination chemistry for synthesizing transition metal complexes. It is employed in pharmaceutical research as an intermediate for developing kinase inhibitors and antiviral agents. Additionally, its structural motif is valuable in designing luminescent materials and supramolecular architectures.
Safety and Hazards
GHS Hazard Statements
- H302 (100%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
Precautionary Statements
- P264, P270, P301+P317, P330, and P501
Hazard Classes and Categories
- Skin Irrit. 2 (100%)
- Eye Irrit. 2 (100%)
- STOT SE 3 (50%)
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