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picolinic acid

n. (context organic compound English) An isomer of nicotinic acid ''pyridine-2-carboxylic acid''

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Picolinic acid

Picolinic acid is an organic compound with the formula CHN(COH). It is a derivative of pyridine with a carboxylic acid substituent at the 2-position. It is an isomer of nicotinic acid, which has the carboxyl side chain at the 3-position. It is a white solid that is soluble in water.

In synthetic organic chemistry, has been used as a substrate in the Mitsunobu reaction and in the Hammick reaction.