Pyridine-4-carboxylic acid N-oxide

• CAT Number: M052136
• CAS Number: 13602-12-5
• Molecular Formula: C6H5NO3
• Molecular Weight: 139.11
• Purity: ≥95%
• Storage: Store at -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 1-oxidopyridin-1-ium-4-carboxylic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H5NO3/c8-6(9)5-1-3-7(10)4-2-5/h1-4H,(H,8,9)
• InChIKey: QCWTWMJMLSKQCJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1=C[N+](=CC=C1C(=O)O)[O-]

Pyridine-4-carboxylic acid N-oxide（Cat No.:M052136）, also known as isonicotinic acid N-oxide, is a derivative of pyridine with the formula C6H5NO3. It features an N-oxide group, increasing its polarity compared to its non-oxidized counterpart. This compound is primarily used in chemical research as a building block for synthesizing various pharmacologically active molecules and ligands in coordination chemistry. Its unique properties make it suitable for creating more complex compounds that are studied for potential applications in medicine, particularly in drug development targeting bacterial infections and other diseases.