Nicotinic acid, 99%

Description

CAS: 59-67-6 | C6H5NO2 | 123.11 g/mol

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.

Applications
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.

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
• pH: 2.7
• Flash Point: 293°C (559°F)
• Odor: Odorless
• Assay Percent Range: 99%
• Quantity: 1000 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

Hazard Category	H319
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P264b-P280i-P305+P351+P338
EINECSNumber	200-441-0
RTECSNumber	QT0525000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only