6-Methyl-2-pyridinecarboxylic acid

Synonym(s):2-Carboxy-6-methylpyridine;6-Methylpicolinic acid;NSC 109143;NSC 26023

White to beige powder

Pharmacological activity studied in regard to:

Interactions of carrier ligands of antidiabetic metal complexes with human serum albumin
Ability to chelate metalloenzyme inhibitors
Interactions of insulin-mimetic zinc(II) complexes with cell constituents

Reactant for:

Biological studies of insulin-enhancing complexes

6-Methylpyridine-2-carboxylic acid (2-carboxy-6-methylpyridine, 6-methylpicolinic acid) is a heterocyclic building block.

Melting point:	130 °C
Boiling point:	100°C/4.5mm
Density	1.230±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)
Flash point:	100°C/4.5mm
storage temp.	Keep in dark place,Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
Water Solubility	Soluble in water
form	powder to crystal
pka	pK1:5.83 (25°C)
color	White to Almost white
InChI	InChI=1S/C7H7NO2/c1-5-3-2-4-6(8-5)7(9)10/h2-4H,1H3,(H,9,10)
CAS DataBase Reference	934-60-1(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	6-Methyl picolinic acid(934-60-1)

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.