Molecule ID: 1018

IUPAC Name: pyridine-2-carboxylic acid

Description: The molecule is a pyridinemonocarboxylic acid in which the carboxy group is located at position 2. It is an intermediate in the metabolism of tryptophan. It has a role as a MALDI matrix material and a human metabolite. It is a conjugate acid of a picolinate.

SMILES: O=C(O)c1ccccn1

SELFIES: [O][=C][Branch1][C][O][C][=C][C][=C][C][=N][Ring1][=Branch1]

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

Molecular Properties:
- Polar Surface Area: 50.2 Ų
- LogP: 0.8