2,6-Pyridinedicarboxylic acid, 99%, 100g
- Part Number:
- P63808-100G
- Manufacturer (Brand):
- Sigma-Aldrich
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Description
2,6-Pyridinedicarboxylic Acid, 99%, 100g
2,6-Pyridinedicarboxylic acid, also known as dipicolinic acid (DPA), is a versatile chelating agent widely utilized in analytical chemistry, biochemistry, and materials science applications. This high-purity compound serves as an essential reagent for metal ion complexation studies, fluorescence-based detection methods, and as a precursor in the synthesis of coordination polymers and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). It is also recognized for its role in bacterial spore research, where it occurs naturally as a key component of bacterial endospores.
- CAS Number: 499-83-2
- Purity: 99% minimum, suitable for research and analytical applications
- Molecular Formula: C₇H₅NO₄ | Molecular Weight: 167.12 g/mol
- Package Size: 100g convenient laboratory quantity
- Applications: Metal chelation, coordination chemistry, fluorescence assays, and MOF synthesis
- Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from light and moisture