
Nicotinic Acid CAS 59-67-6
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Category:Vitamins Own Brand:MT /MOQ:100KG /From China/ B2B only.
Introduction
Niacin belongs to to the Vitamin B, participating in metaboliam in the body, can be used to prevent pellagra or other niacin defection disease. It is also used in medicine, feedstuff and electroplate field.
Product name:Nicotinic Acid (Niacin)
Molecular Formula:C6H5NO2
Molecular Weight:123.11
CAS No.:59-67-6
Description
Nicotinic Acid is white or almost white, crystalline powder. It is sparingly soluble in water, soluble in boiling water and in boiling ethanol (96 per cent). It dissolves in dilute solutions of alkali hydroxides and carbonates.
Application
Niacin is a vitamin drug used to prevent niacin deficiency such as pellagra. Also used as a vasodilator to treat hyperlipidemia. Also used for the treatment of vascular migraine, headache, cerebral arterial thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, inner ear vertigo, frostbite, central retinal choroiditis. Can also be used as an additive for food and feed.
Specifications
| Category | Parameters |
|---|---|
| Chemical Identity | |
| – IUPAC Name | 3-Pyridinecarboxylic acid. |
| – CAS Number | 59-67-6. |
| – Molecular Formula | C₆H₅NO₂. |
| – Molecular Weight | 123.11 g/mol. |
| Physical Properties | |
| – Appearance | White crystalline powder. |
| – Melting Point | 234–238°C (decomposes). |
| – Solubility | Freely soluble in water; slightly soluble in ethanol, ether. |
| Quality Standards | |
| – Purity (HPLC) | ≥99.5% (USP/EP/JP compliant). |
| – Heavy Metals | ≤10 ppm. |
| – Moisture Content | ≤0.5%. |
| Applications | |
| – Pharmaceutical | Hyperlipidemia treatment; vasodilator. |
| – Feed Additive | Vitamin B3 supplement for poultry/livestock. |
| – Industrial | Precursor for nicotinamide, esters, and dyes. |
| Storage | Cool (<25°C), dry, airtight container; protect from light. Shelf life: 24 months. |
| Regulatory Status | GRAS (FDA); USP/NF, EP, JP monographs. |
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