Compound Q&A
How is 5-Amino-2-pyridinecarboxylic acid (CAS: 24242-20-4) typically synthesized?
Answer
5-Amino-2-pyridinecarboxylic acid is typically synthesized by the condensation of 2-pyridinecarboxylic acid with aniline in the presence of a base catalyst such as sodium hydroxide. The reaction yields a high purity product with good selectivity and moderate to good yield (around 70%).
About
CAS No
24242-20-4
English Name
5-Amino-2-pyridinecarboxylic acid
Molecular Formula
C6H6N2O2
Molecular Weight
138.13 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC(=NC=C1N)C(=O)O
InChIKey
WDJARUKOMOGTHA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-08 00:42
