5-(tert-Butyl)picolinic acid

• CAT Number: L039844
• CAS Number: 1005785-85-2
• Molecular Formula: C10H13NO2
• Molecular Weight: 179.22
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: 5-tert-butylpyridine-2-carboxylic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C10H13NO2/c1-10(2,3)7-4-5-8(9(12)13)11-6-7/h4-6H,1-3H3,(H,12,13)
• InChIKey: BWSHOYXWNFLBBR-UHFFFAOYSA-N

5-(tert-Butyl)picolinic acid is a derivative of picolinic acid, featuring a tert-butyl group at the 5-position of the pyridine ring. It is commonly used in pharmaceutical research and organic synthesis, particularly in the development of coordination complexes and ligands. The tert-butyl group provides steric hindrance, enhancing the compound’s stability and reactivity in certain chemical reactions. This compound is valuable for creating metal-ligand complexes, exploring catalytic processes, and designing bioactive molecules, contributing to advancements in medicinal and synthetic chemistry.