2,6-Pyridinedicarboxylic acid (CED0005327)

2,6-Pyridinedicarboxylic acid belongs to the pyridinecarboxylic acids and derivatives, a subclass of pyridines and derivatives within the organic compounds. This organoheterocyclic compound has the chemical formula C7H5NO4 and an average molecular weight of 167.12 g/mol. In industrial applications, it serves as a chelating agent. The compound is present in Polyethylene Terephthalate and is identified in 16 recorded sources. These sources include household cleaning and consumer products such as soap detergents, bleaching agents, tobacco smoke filters, cigar cigarettes, and perfumes within detergents and soaps. It is also associated with food, food processing, and cookware, specifically in food contact materials, food preservation, the processing of fish and meats, and fermentation processes for beer. Additionally, it is found in electrical and electronic equipment, including electrodes, fixed capacitors and their manufacture, hybrid capacitors, antennas, and conductors or conductive bodies characterised by the conductive materials. Recorded exposure routes for this substance include oral, inhalation, and touch. Regarding its biological activity, 2,6-Pyridinedicarboxylic acid has one recorded protein target: 4-hydroxy-tetrahydrodipicolinate reductase (dapB).