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Details

Stereochemistry ACHIRAL
Molecular Formula C6H5NO2
Molecular Weight 123.1094
Optical Activity NONE
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 0
E/Z Centers 0
Charge 0

SHOW SMILES / InChI
Structure of ISONICOTINIC ACID

SMILES

OC(=O)C1=CC=NC=C1

InChI

InChIKey=TWBYWOBDOCUKOW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI=1S/C6H5NO2/c8-6(9)5-1-3-7-4-2-5/h1-4H,(H,8,9)

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Description

Isonicotinic acid considered to be inactive isomer of nicotinic acid. Isonicotinic acid is a metabolite of pyridine-4-carboxy hydrazide (isonicotinyl hydrazide; isoniazid) a front-line weapon in the battle against tuberculosis. Isonicotinic acid and its derivatives are used in manufacturing pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals.

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PubMed

Sample Use Guides

In Vivo Use Guide
Unknown
Route of Administration: Oral
In Vitro Use Guide
Isonicotinic acid (1 mM), had no effect on Ca2+, glutamate, NO, or ROS levels in PC12 cells.