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F6513

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Fusaric acid

from Gibberella fujikuroi

Synonym(s):

5-Butylpicolinic acid, 5-Butylpyridine-2-carboxylic acid

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C10H13NO2
CAS Number:
536-69-6
Molecular Weight:
179.22
Beilstein:
125804
EC Number:
208-643-0
MDL number:
MFCD00006298
UNSPSC Code:
12352106
PubChem Substance ID:
24278183
NACRES:
NA.77

biological source

Gibberella fujikuroi

Quality Level

200

Assay

≥98% (TLC)

form

powder

mp

95-97  °C

solubility

ethanol: 49.00-51.00 mg/mL, clear, colorless to faintly yellow

antibiotic activity spectrum

Gram-positive bacteria

Mode of action

enzyme | inhibits

storage temp.

−20°C

SMILES string

CCCCc1ccc(nc1)C(O)=O

InChI

1S/C10H13NO2/c1-2-3-4-8-5-6-9(10(12)13)11-7-8/h5-7H,2-4H2,1H3,(H,12,13)

InChI key

DGMPVYSXXIOGJY-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Gene Information

human ... DBH(1621)

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General description

Chemical structure: pyridine

Biochem/physiol Actions

Dopamine β-hydroxylase inhibitor.

Features and Benefits

This compound is featured on the Dopamine, Norepinephrine and Epinephrine Synthesis page of the Handbook of Receptor Classification and Signal Transduction. To browse other handbook pages, click here.

Pictograms

Exclamation mark
GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H302

Precautionary Statements

P264 - P270 - P301 + P312 - P501

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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