CAS No. 535-75-1

Batch: Purity:98
Pipecolic acid Chemical Structure
Chemical Structure
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Chemical Information

CAS Number 535-75-1
Molecular Formula

C6H11NO2

Molecular Weight (MW) 129.16
SMILES C1CCNC(C1)C(=O)O

Ordering Information

Biological Activity

Pipecolic acid (piperidine-2-carboxylic acid) is an endogenous lysine metabolite present in human physiological fluids, including urine, plasma, and cerebrospinal fluid. It serves as a key regulator of plant systemic acquired resistance, priming defense responses against pathogen infection. In human physiology, pipecolic acid acts as an endogenous neuromodulator involved in lysine catabolism and peroxisomal metabolic pathways, influencing immune regulation and metabolic signaling. [1]

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Solubility

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All in vitro solubility values are batch-tested experimental data (non-literature values).
Solvent Solubility & Note
Water 26 mg/mL
DMSO Insoluble
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO.)
FAQ
Q: Why does a DMSO stock precipitate in media/saline?
A: It is caused by unheated aqueous media (supersaturation), local solvent shock, or incorrect mixing sequence.
How to fix it?
  • Preheat media/saline to 37°C.
  • Mix rapidly (pipette/vortex) upon addition.
  • For complex mixes, always add the aqueous phase last.
  • Re-dissolve minor precipitates with a 37°C water bath and sonication (≤30 min).
Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.