2,6-Dipicolinic Acid is released from the autoclave killing of Geobacillus stearothermophilus spores used in biological indicators, It induces the aggregation of chitosan stabilized gold nanoparticles, causing the solution to change colors varying from red to blue. Synonyms: 2,6-Pyridinedicarboxylic Acid, 6-Carboxypicolinic Acid, DPA, DPAc, NSC 176, Pyridine-2,6-diformic Acid, 2,6-Dicarboxypyridine, Dipicolinic Acid CAS No: 499-83-2 Molecular Formula: C7H5NO4 Molecular Weight: 167.12 Purity (GC): 98% Appearance: White to off-white powder Melting Point: 252C(dec.) (lit) Solubility in Hot Water: Almost to complete transparency Storage and Stability: Lyophilized and reconstituted products are stable for 6 months after receipt at -20C. Reconstitute with sterile hot ddH2O. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing.
Molecular Weight:
167.12
CAS Number:
[499-83-2]
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