The molecule is a member of the class of pyridines that is isonicotinic acid which is substituted by chlorine at positions 2 and 6. It has a role as an EC 1.11.1.11 (L-ascorbate peroxidase) inhibitor. It is an organochlorine compound, a monocarboxylic acid and a member of pyridines.
2,6-dichloropyridine-4-carboxylic acid