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Pyridine-2,6-dicarboxylic acid, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Pyridine-2,6-dicarboxylic acid is used in the preparation of dipicolinato ligated lanthanide and transition metal complexes. It acts as a chelating agent for chromium, zinc, manganese, copper, iron and molybdenum. Its calcium-dipcolinic acid complex is used to protect deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) from heat denaturation which enhances the DNA stability. It plays an important role as a marker for the effectiveness of sterilization.
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Pyridine-2,6-dicarboxylic acid is used in the preparation of dipicolinato ligated lanthanide and transition metal complexes. It acts as a chelating agent for chromium, zinc, manganese, copper, iron and molybdenum. Its calcium-dipcolinic acid complex is used to protect deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) from heat denaturation which enhances the DNA stability. It plays an important role as a marker for the effectiveness of sterilization.
Solubility
Insoluble in water.
Notes
Incompatible with acids, bases and oxidizing agents.
Specifications
| Melting Point | ∼245°C (decomposition) |
| Flash Point | 188°C (370°F) |
| Quantity | 25 g |
| Beilstein | 131629 |
| Solubility Information | Insoluble in water. |
| Formula Weight | 167.12 |
| Percent Purity | 98% |
| Chemical Name or Material | Pyridine-2,6-dicarboxylic acid |
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