DL-Pipecolinic acid is used as a diagnostic marker of pyridoxine-dependent epilepsy. It acts as a ligand in copper-catalyzed approach for P-arylation of organophosphorus compounds. It is used as organocatalyst and novel substrate in organic synthesis.
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Applications
DL-Pipecolinic acid is used as a diagnostic marker of pyridoxine-dependent epilepsy. It acts as a ligand in copper-catalyzed approach for P-arylation of organophosphorus compounds. It is used as organocatalyst and novel substrate in organic synthesis.
Solubility
Soluble in water (50 mg/ml), and boiling alcohol.
Notes
Incompatible materials are oxidizing agents. Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Store at room temperature.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Isabelle M Medana; Nicholas P J Day; Houta Salahifar-Sabet; Roland Stocker; George Smythe; Lloyd Bwanaisa; Alfred Njobvu; Kondwani Kayira; Gareth D H Turner; Terrie E Taylor; Nicholas H Hunt. Metabolites of the kynurenine pathway of tryptophan metabolism in the cerebrospinal fluid of Malawian children with malaria. Journal of Infectious Diseases. 2003, 188, (6), 844-849.
- Plecko B; Hikel C; Korenke GC; Schmitt B; Baumgartner M; Baumeister F; Jakobs C; Struys E; Erwa W; Stöckler-Ipsiroglu S. Pipecolic acid as a diagnostic marker of pyridoxine-dependent epilepsy. Neuropediatrics. 2005, 36, (3), 200-205.