Atomfair Pyridine-2-carboxylic anhydride picolinic anhydride C12H8N2O3

Description Pyridine-2-carboxylic anhydride (CAS No. 1714-29-0) is a high-purity organic compound with the molecular formula C12H8N2O3, widely utilized in pharmaceutical and chemical research. This anhydride, also known as picolinic anhydride, serves as a versatile reagent for the synthesis of picolinamide derivatives, metal-chelating agents, and bioactive molecules. Its IUPAC name, pyridine-2-carbonyl pyridine-2-carboxylate , reflects its symmetric anhydride structure derived from pyridine-2-carboxylic acid. Ideal for nucleophilic acyl substitution reactions, it is supplied as a crystalline solid with stringent quality controls to ensure consistency in synthetic applications. Store in a cool, dry environment under inert conditions to maintain stability.

Description

Description

Pyridine-2-carboxylic anhydride (CAS No. 1714-29-0) is a high-purity organic compound with the molecular formula C12H8N2O3, widely utilized in pharmaceutical and chemical research. This anhydride, also known as picolinic anhydride, serves as a versatile reagent for the synthesis of picolinamide derivatives, metal-chelating agents, and bioactive molecules. Its IUPAC name, pyridine-2-carbonyl pyridine-2-carboxylate, reflects its symmetric anhydride structure derived from pyridine-2-carboxylic acid. Ideal for nucleophilic acyl substitution reactions, it is supplied as a crystalline solid with stringent quality controls to ensure consistency in synthetic applications. Store in a cool, dry environment under inert conditions to maintain stability.

  • CAS No: 1714-29-0
  • Molecular Formula: C12H8N2O3
  • Molecular Weight: 228.20
  • Exact Mass: 228.05349212
  • Monoisotopic Mass: 228.05349212
  • IUPAC Name: pyridine-2-carbonyl pyridine-2-carboxylate
  • SMILES: C1=CC=NC(=C1)C(=O)OC(=O)C2=CC=CC=N2
  • Synonyms: Pyridine-2-carboxylic anhydride, 16837-39-1, picolinic anhydride, pyridine-2-carbonyl pyridine-2-carboxylate, 2-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, anhydride

Application

Pyridine-2-carboxylic anhydride is a key intermediate in the synthesis of picolinamide-based ligands for catalysis and metal coordination chemistry. It is employed in pharmaceutical research for developing prodrugs and enzyme inhibitors due to its reactivity with amines and alcohols. Researchers also use it to modify peptides or polymers, leveraging its bifunctional anhydride properties for crosslinking or functionalization.

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