Fusaric acid
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| IUPAC name | 5-butylpyridine-2-carboxylic acid |
| Other names | 5-Butylpicolinic acid Fusarinic acid |
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| Molecular formula | C10H13NO2 |
| Molar mass | 179.21572 g/mol |
| Density | ? g/cm³ |
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| Acidity (pKa) | ? |
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| Flash point | ?°C |
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| Related compounds | picolinic acid |
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Fusaric acid is a picolinic acid derivative. It is typically isolated from various Fusarium species, and has been proposed for a various therapeutic applications. However, it is primarily used as a research tool.
Its mechanism of action is not well understood. It likely inhibits Dopamine beta-hydroxylase (the enzyme that converts dopamine to norepinephrine). It may also have other actions, such as the inhibition of cell proliferation and DNA synthesis.
