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Nicotinic acid

 

Identification
Molecular Structure CAS No. 59-67-6
Molecular Formula C6H5NO2
Molecular Weight 123.11
Name Nicotinic acid
Synonymous Niacin; Vitamin PP; 3-Pyridinecarboxylic acid; 3-Carboxypyridine
Properties
Melting Point 234-238°C
Density 1.473
Safety & Transportation Information
Harzard Symbols
MSDS For request.
Hs code
Supplier Specification
Appearance White to off-white crystalline powder
Purity 99%
Packages 25kg/drum
Productivity MTs
Storage Keep cool and dry
Notes nicotinic acidcontraco belongs to the vitamine B. Which consists of all the pyridine-3-hydroxy acid and their ramification.It mainly exists in the animal's body in the form of niacinamide. nicotinic acid has the best structure and the most steady physicochemical property of all the vitamins. It is safe from the damage of acid, alkali, moisture, meallic ion, heat, light oxidant in manufacture or storage.
Nicotinic acid and niacinamide are of the same vitamin activity. Human beings body will get pellagra desease dueing lack of nicotinic acid. In medical treatment, nicotinic acid is used for pellagra,glossitis, stomatitis, also used in the prevention and cure for other skin diseases. Nicotinic acid is an effective medicine in the prevention and cure for angiocardiopathy, which can boost metabolism and reduce plasma triglyceride to restrain the cholesterin. Recently, nicotinic acid has been well developed as a main element of nutrition, food and feed supplement. Generally, there is not enough nicotinic acid in feedstuff to meet the need of animal body. When making nicotinic acid as a nutritious feed supplement, which is effective in boosting animals development and prevention and cure pellagra.
Nicotinic acid is also widely used in medicine, chemical industry and electroplate field.
 
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