Nicotinic Acid, also known as vitamin B3, is one of the 13 essential vitamins for the human body. It belongs to the B group of vitamins, is heat-resistant, can sublimate, and is a water-soluble vitamin.
CAS No. :
59-67-6EINECS :
200-441-0Package :
25KG/DRUMBrand :
TOPINCHEM®Origin :
CHINAFormula :
C6H5NO2Minimum Order :
200KGItem :
Nicotinic AcidFactory Supply Nicotinic Acid CAS 59-67-6
Description
Nicotinic Acid can be converted into niacinamide in the human body, participating in the synthesis of coenzyme I and coenzyme II. It plays an important role in lipid metabolism, oxidation of tissue respiration, and anaerobic breakdown of sugars in the body.
Specification
ANALYTICAL ITEMS | SPECIFICATION | ANALYTICAL RESULTS |
Characteristic | White or almost white crystalline powder | White crystalline powder |
Solubility | Complies | Complies |
ldentification | Complies | Complies |
Melting range | 234~240℃ | 235~236℃ |
Related substances | Complies | Complies |
Chloride | Not more than 0.02% | Complies |
Heavy metals | Not more than 0.002% | Complies |
Loss on drying | Lose not more than 1.0% | 0.10% |
Sulphated ash | Not more than 0.1% | Complies |
Assay |
99.5~100.5% | 99.70% |
Application
Nicotinic Acid is a vitamin drug, commonly known as vitamin PP along with niacinamide. It is used to treat rough skin disease and can also be used as a vasodilator. It is widely used as an additive in food and feed. As a pharmaceutical intermediate, it is used in the production of isoniazid, niacinamide, nicotinic acid inositol ester, etc.