3-(4-Pyridyl)acrylic acid

• CAT Number: L016463
• CAS Number: 84228-93-3
• Molecular Formula: C8H7NO2
• Molecular Weight: 149.15
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: (E)-3-pyridin-4-ylprop-2-enoic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H7NO2/c10-8(11)2-1-7-3-5-9-6-4-7/h1-6H,(H,10,11)/b2-1+
• InChIKey: SSAYTINUCCRGDR-OWOJBTEDSA-N
• SMILES: C1=CN=CC=C1/C=C/C(=O)O

3-(4-Pyridyl)acrylic acid is a conjugated compound featuring a pyridine ring attached to an acrylic acid moiety, widely used in pharmaceutical and materials science research. Its unique structure allows it to act as a versatile building block in synthesizing biologically active compounds, especially those targeting cellular receptors and enzymes. With conjugated double bonds and a carboxylic acid group, it is also valuable in studying coordination chemistry and metal-organic frameworks. Its stability and reactivity make it ideal for drug discovery and functional material applications.