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Nicotinic acid

Catalog No. N429250 Name Toronto Research Chemicals
CAS Number 59-67-6 Website http://www.trc-canada.com
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SYNONYMS

IUPAC name
pyridine-3-carboxylic acid
IUPAC Traditional name
niacin
Synonyms
Niacor
3-Pyridinecarboxylic acid
Akotin
3-Carboxylpyridine
Vitamin B3
niacin
3-Carboxypyridine
Apelagrin
Niaspan
Nicacid
Pelonin
Vitamin B5
Wampocap
β-Pyridinecarboxylic Acid

DATABASE IDS

CAS Number 59-67-6

PROPERTIES

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Apperance White Solid
Melting Point 189-202°C
Solubility DMSO
Solubility Methanol
Solubility Water
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Storage Condition Refrigerator

DETAILS

Description (English)
Nicotinic acid. It is a precursor of the coenzymes NAD and NADP. Widely distributed in nature; appreciable amounts are found in liver , fish, yeast and cereal grains. Dietary deficiency is associated with pellagra. The term “niacin” has also been applied

REFERENCES

  • Darby, W.J., et al.: Nutr. Rev., 33, 289 (1975)
  • Black, A., et al.: Eur. J. Clin. Nutr., 54, 395 (1975)
  • Cole, T., et al.: Br. Med. J., 320, 1240 (1975)
  • Forshee, R., et al.: J. Nutr., 134, 2733 (1975)