Chemistry:Uvitonic acid

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Uvitonic acid
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Names
Preferred IUPAC name
6-Methylpyridine-2,4-dicarboxylic acid
Other names
  • 6-Methyl-pyridine-2,4-dicarboxylic acid
  • 6-Methylcinchomeronic acid
  • 6-Methyl-2,4-pyridinedicarboxylic acid
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
UNII
Properties
C8H7NO4
Molar mass 181.145480 g/mol
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Uvitonic acid (6-methyl-2,4-pyridinedicarboxylic acid) is an organic compound with the formula CH3C5H2N(COOH)2. The acid is a pyridine analogue of the benzene derivative uvitic acid.[1] Under normal conditions, the acid is a white crystalline substance.[2][better source needed]

Preparation

Uvitonic acid is obtained by the action of ammonia on pyruvic acid.[3]

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