Isoquinoline-3-carboxylic Acid

• CAT Number: R034521
• CAS Number: 6624-49-3
• Molecular Formula: C10H7NO2
• Molecular Weight: 173.171
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 3-Carboxyisoquinoline; 3-Isoquinaldic Acid; NSC 53385
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: isoquinoline-3-carboxylic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C10H7NO2/c12-10(13)9-5-7-3-1-2-4-8(7)6-11-9/h1-6H,(H,12,13)
• InChIKey: KVMMIDQDXZOPAB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1=CC=C2C=NC(=CC2=C1)C(=O)O

Isoquinoline-3-carboxylic acid is a heterocyclic aromatic compound featuring a carboxyl group at the 3rd position of the isoquinoline ring. It serves as a key building block in organic synthesis, particularly for pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Its structure allows for the development of bioactive molecules, including enzyme inhibitors and receptor modulators. Isoquinoline-3-carboxylic acid is also utilized in medicinal chemistry research for creating drug candidates that target various biological pathways, making it valuable in drug discovery and development.