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Nicotinic acid, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 11470573
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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.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

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

Specifications

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
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Safety and Handling

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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

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