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Dipicolinic acid (Cat No.:M009332) is an organic compound with the chemical formula C7H5NO4. It is known for its unique role as a major component of bacterial endospores, which are highly resistant, dormant forms of bacteria. Dipicolinic acid plays a critical role in the heat resistance and protective mechanisms of endospores, contributing to their ability to survive extreme conditions like high temperatures and desiccation. Due to its association with endospores, it is often used as a biomarker in microbiological and environmental studies to detect and identify bacterial spores. Additionally, dipicolinic acid has applications in analytical chemistry and as a metal chelator.
| Catalog Number | M009332 |
| CAS Number | 499-83-2 |
| Synonyms | 2,6-DIPICOLINIC ACID;2,6-PYRIDINEDICARBOXYLIC ACID;AKOS 2002;DIPICOLINIC ACID;/’DIPICOLINIC ACID/’;IFLAB-BB F0451-0137;LABOTEST-BB LT00848023;RARECHEM AL BO 1335 |
| Molecular Formula | C7H5NO4 |
| Purity | ≥95% |
| Storage | -20°C |
| IUPAC Name | pyridine-2,6-dicarboxylic acid |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C7H5NO4/c9-6(10)4-2-1-3-5(8-4)7(11)12/h1-3H,(H,9,10)(H,11,12) |
| InChIKey | WJJMNDUMQPNECX-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| SMILES | C1=CC(=NC(=C1)C(=O)O)C(=O)O |
| Reference | 1: Martin AD, Britton J, Easun TL, Blake AJ, Lewis W, Schröder M. Hirshfeld 2: Han Y, Zhou S, Wang L, Guan X. Nanopore back titration analysis of dipicolinic <br> 4: van Dijk K, Voets GM, Scharringa J, Voskuil S, Fluit AC, Rottier WC, <br> 6: Takahashi F, Sumitomo N, Hagihara H, Ozaki K. Increased dipicolinic acid <br> |
