Quinolinic acid

Chemical properties

White powder;Light yellow powder

The Uses of Quinolinic acid

Quinolinic acid is an endogenous NMDA agonist. Quinolinic acid is a metabolite of tryptophan that acts as a putative NMDA receptor agonist. Quinolinic acid is an ?excitotoxic? metabolite and an agonist of N-methyl-D-aspartate receptors. properties of KYNA raise the possibility of a functional link between KYNA and QUIN in the brain which may be of relevance for an understanding of human neurodegenerative disorders. Quinolinic acid is a potent endogenous excitant at amino acid receptors in CNS.

The Uses of Quinolinic acid

Inhibits glucose synthesis

The Uses of Quinolinic acid

An inhibitor of glucose synthesis.

The Uses of Quinolinic acid

A matabolite of tryptophan and a putative NMDA receptor agonist.

What are the applications of Application

Quinolinic acid is a matabolite of tryptophan and a putative NMDA receptor agonist

Definition

ChEBI: Quinolinic acid is a pyridinedicarboxylic acid that is pyridine substituted by carboxy groups at positions 2 and 3. It is a metabolite of tryptophan. It has a role as a NMDA receptor agonist, a human metabolite, a mouse metabolite and an Escherichia coli metabolite. It is a conjugate acid of a quinolinate(1-) and a quinolinate.

Synthesis Reference(s)

Journal of the American Chemical Society, 71, p. 3020, 1949 DOI: 10.1021/ja01177a021

Hazard

A poison by skin contact. Moderately toxic by ingestion. A mild skin irritant.

Industrial uses

The use of quinolinic acid during flotation of hematite results in the adsorption of quinoline on hematite, allowing amine to selectively adsorb onto the hematite surface.

Biological Activity

Endogenous NMDA agonist and transmitter candidate. May distinguish between NMDA receptor subtypes.

Safety Profile

A poison by skin contact. Moderately toxic by ingestion. Experimental reproductive effects. A mdd skinn irritant. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic vapors of NOx.

Storage

Room temperature