Nicotinic acid, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Vitamin of the B complex with hypolipidemic properties occurring in various animal and plant tissues. Required by the body for the formation of coenzymes NAD and NADP.Nicotinic acid is used as an antidyslipidemic agent. It is also used to improve all lipoproteins well above the vitamin requirement and lowers the total cholesterol, bad LDL-cholesterol, and triglyceride levels. Further, it is used as a food additive in food industries, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. In addition to this, it is used in medication, nutrient, enriched flours and in electroplating baths.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Solubility
Soluble in water. Slightly soluble in ethanol and ethyl ether. Insoluble in most lipid solvents.

Notes
Light sensitive. Store in a cool place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 59-67-6
• Molecular Formula: C6H5NO2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 123.11
• MDL Number: MFCD00006391
• InChI Key: PVNIIMVLHYAWGP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: nicotinic acid, niacin, 3-pyridinecarboxylic acid, 3-carboxypyridine, wampocap, acidum nicotinicum, apelagrin, pellagrin, akotin, daskil
• PubChem CID: 938
• ChEBI: CHEBI:15940
• IUPAC Name: pyridine-3-carboxylic acid
• SMILES: OC(=O)C1=CC=CN=C1

• Melting Point: 236°C to 239°C
• Density: 1.4
• Flash Point: 293°C (559°F)
• Assay Percent Range: 99%
• Quantity: 250 g
• Beilstein: 109591
• Merck Index: 14,6525
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water. Slightly soluble in ethanol and ethyl ether. Insoluble in most lipid solvents.
• Formula Weight: 123.11
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: Nicotinic Acid

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Nicotinic acid

Signal Word

• Warning

Hazard Category

• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2

Hazard Statement

• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.

Precautionary Statement

• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 3-Pyridinecarboxylicacid

RUO – Research Use Only