Quinolinic Acid
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Molar mass | 167. 12 g/mol |
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Formula | C7H5NO4 |
ChemSpider ID | 1037 |
PubChem CID | 1066 |
Melting point | 185 to 190 °C (365 to 374 °F; 458 to 463 K) (decomposes) |
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ID | 2013672 |
About Quinolinic Acid
Quinolinic acid, also known as pyridine-2,3-dicarboxylic acid, is a dicarboxylic acid with a pyridine backbone. It is a colorless solid. It is the biosynthetic precursor to nicotine. Quinolinic acid is a downstream product of the kynurenine pathway, which metabolizes the amino acid tryptophan.