What are the physical and chemical properties of 2-(1-Piperidinyl)nicotinic acid (CAS: 78253-61-9)?

2-(1-Piperidinyl)nicotinic acid is a crystalline solid with a molecular weight of approximately 224.28 g/mol. It has a solubility of about 1.2 g/L in water at 25°C. The compound is moderately reactive, particularly towards bases, and forms hydrogen bonds in its crystalline form. It is mildly acidic and can undergo esterification reactions under certain conditions.