Compound Q&A
What is 2-Pyridinecarboxylic acid (CAS: 98-98-6)?
Answer
2-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, with the CAS number 98-98-6, is a heterocyclic carboxylic acid. Its chemical formula is C6H5NO2. This compound is characterized by a pyridine ring substituted with a carboxylic acid group. It is a white crystalline solid with a pungent odor. Commonly used in organic synthesis, it exhibits moderate solubility in water and is stable under normal conditions. Its properties make it valuable in various chemical applications.
About
CAS No
98-98-6
English Name
2-Pyridinecarboxylic acid
Molecular Formula
C6H5NO2
Molecular Weight
123.11099999999998 g/mol
EINECS
202-719-7
SMILES
C1=CC=NC(=C1)C(=O)O
InChIKey
SIOXPEMLGUPBBT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:07
