Niacin

• Catalog Number: ACM59676
• CAS: 59-67-6
• IUPAC Name: Pyridine-3-carboxylic acid
• Synonyms: 3-Pyridinecarboxylic acid;Nicotinic acid
• Molecular Weight: 123.11
• Molecular Formula: C6H5NO2
• Canonical SMILES: C1=CC(=CN=C1)C(=O)O
• InChI: PVNIIMVLHYAWGP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• InChI Key: InChI=1S/C6H5NO2/c8-6(9)5-2-1-3-7-4-5/h1-4H,(H,8,9)
• Melting Point: 236-239 °C(lit.)
• Density: 1.473g/ml
• Appearance: white, crystalline powder or as small colorless or yellowish crystals
• Application: 1. Niacin is used to treat niacin deficiency and related conditions such as Pellagra.; 2. It is also used as a dietary supplement to reduce cholesterol and in the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases.; 3. Niacin has also been shown to help lower blood pressure, and improve brain function and skin health.; 4. In addition, it is used as a coenzyme in energy production and metabolism in the body.; 5. Topically, niacin can also be used to treat acne and improve skin texture.
• Active Content: 95%
• Physical State: Solid
• Typical Applications: Use as dispersing agent.