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Sigma-Aldrich

Fusaric acid

≥99.0% (TLC), from Gibberella fujikuroi

Synonym(s):

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

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C10H13NO2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
179.22
Beilstein:
125804
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352200

biological source

Gibberella fujikuroi

Assay

≥99.0% (TLC)

mp

96-100 °C

solubility

ethanol: 50 mg/mL, clear, faintly yellow

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

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General description

Chemical structure: pyridine

Other Notes

Inhibits dopamine β-hydroxylase activity

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Warning

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral

Storage Class Code

13 - Non 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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Fusaric (5-butylpicolinic) acid, an inhibitor of dopamine beta-hydroxylase, affects serotonin and noradrenaline.
H Hidaka
Nature, 231(5297), 54-55 (1971-05-07)

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