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Indigoidine

Also known as 3-(5-amino-2-hydroxy-6-oxo-1H-pyridin-3-yl)-5-iminopyridine-2,6-dione, 5,5'-Diamino-2H,2'H-[3,3'-bipyridinylidene]-2,2',6,6'(1H,1'H)-tetraone, Indigoidin

CAS 2435-59-8Formula C10H8N4O4Molar mass 248.20 g/mol
Indigoidine chemical structure, C10H8N4O4, CAS 2435-59-8
2D chemical structure

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CAS number
2435-59-8
Formula
C10H8N4O4
Molar mass
248.20 g/mol
HS code
293339
Category
Heterocyclic compounds

What is Indigoidine?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

Indigoidine is a member of the class of pyridone that is a dimeric blue pigment biosynthesised from L-glutamine. It has a role as a biological pigment and a bacterial metabolite. It is a dicarboximide, a ring assembly, a pyridone and an enamine. It is functionally related to a L-glutamine.

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
3-(5-amino-2-hydroxy-6-oxo-1H-pyridin-3-yl)-5-iminopyridine-2,6-dione
CAS number
2435-59-8
Molecular formula
C10H8N4O4
MDL number
MFCD36181947
InChIKey
YCZATMZTIWSFLZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C10H8N4O4/c11-5-1-3(7(15)13-9(5)17)4-2-6(12)10(18)14-8(4)16/h1-2,11H,12H2,(H,13,15,17)(H2,14,16,18)
SMILES (canonical and isomeric)
C1=C(C(=O)NC(=O)C1=N)C2=C(NC(=O)C(=C2)N)O

Synonyms

  • 3-(5-amino-2-hydroxy-6-oxo-1H-pyridin-3-yl)-5-iminopyridine-2,6-dione
  • 5,5'-Diamino-2H,2'H-[3,3'-bipyridinylidene]-2,2',6,6'(1H,1'H)-tetraone
  • Indigoidin
  • Veretexyn Blue
  • Indigoidine tautomer
  • (5E)-3-amino-5-(5-amino-2,6-dioxopyridin-3-ylidene)pyridine-2,6-dione
  • 5,5'-Diamino-1H,1'H-[3,3'-bipyridinylidene]-2,2',6,6'-tetraone
  • 5-Amino-3-(5-amino-1,2,3,6-tetrahydro-2,6-dioxopyridin-3-ylidene)-2,6(1H,3H)-pyridinedione
  • 5,5'-diamino-4,4'-dihydroxy-3,3'-diazadiphenoquinone-(2,2')
  • 5,5'-Diamino-Delta3,3'(2H,2'H)-bipyridine-2,2',6,6'(1H,1'H)-tetraone
  • 5-Amino-3-(5-amino-2,6-dioxo-1,6-dihydropyridin-3(2H)-ylidene)pyridine-2,6(1H,3H)-dione
  • (3E)-5-amino-3-(5-amino-2,6-dioxo-1,6-dihydropyridin-3(2H)-ylidene)pyridine-2,6(1H,3H)-dione
  • 2,6(1H,3H)-Pyridinedione, 5-amino-3-(5-amino-1,6-dihydro-2,6-dioxo-3(2H)-pyridinylidene)-

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure

Physical and chemical properties

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Computed descriptors

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Molecular weight
248.20 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
248.0546 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
-1.28calc.
Topological polar surface area
149.1 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
5calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
6calc.
Rotatable bonds
1calc.
Heavy atoms
18calc.
Rings
2calc.
Aromatic rings
1calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
0calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Passes (0 violations)calc.

Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.

Murcko scaffold

The ring system that remains when every side chain is removed

Murcko scaffold of this chemical, N=C1C=C(c2ccc(=O)[nH]c2)C(=O)NC1=O

N=C1C=C(c2ccc(=O)[nH]c2)C(=O)NC1=O

2 rings, 16 atoms.

No other chemical in our database has this scaffold.

Safety and hazards

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Uses and applications

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Roles

  • bacterial metabolite
  • biological pigment
  • biophysical role
  • metabolite
  • prokaryotic metabolite

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HS code and trade data

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Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code Indigoidine is traded under.

HS 2933.39Indicative HS code

Heterocyclic compounds containing an unfused pyridine ring (whether or not hydrogenated) in the structure…

World exports in 2024
$9.16B
−17.9% vs 2023, imports $10.6B
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. China21.5%
  2. India * partner reported12.3%
  3. Ireland11.6%
Top importers
  1. Germany14.2%
  2. United States12.8%
  3. Brazil10.1%

* Partner reported figures, a lower bound.

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The HS code shown for Indigoidine is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Indigoidine?

Indigoidine is a member of the class of pyridone that is a dimeric blue pigment biosynthesised from L-glutamine. It has a role as a biological pigment and a bacterial metabolite. It is a dicarboximide, a ring assembly, a pyridone and an enamine. It is functionally related to a L-glutamine.

What is the CAS number of Indigoidine?

The CAS registry number of Indigoidine is 2435-59-8.

What is the molecular formula and weight of Indigoidine?

The molecular formula of Indigoidine is C10H8N4O4 and its molar mass is 248.20 g/mol.

What is Indigoidine used for?

Known uses and roles of Indigoidine include bacterial metabolite, biological pigment, biophysical role, metabolite and prokaryotic metabolite.

Is Indigoidine hazardous?

No GHS hazard classification for Indigoidine is recorded on CompoundList yet. That does not prove it is safe. Always read the supplier safety data sheet.

What is the HS code of Indigoidine?

Indigoidine is usually classified under HS code 293339 (Compounds containing an unfused pyridine ring (whether or not hydrogenated) in the…). This is indicative, confirm it with your customs broker before shipping.

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