Nicotinic Acid CAS# 59-67-6 Vitamin B3

Nicotinic Acid (Nicotinic Acid, also known as Vitamin B₃, CAS number 59-67-6, is extremely important in human metabolism, medicine and industry. Its molecular formula is (C_6H_5NO_2) and its molecular weight is 123.11. Chemical name pyridine-3-carboxylic acid, belongs to the pyridine derivatives. It is one of the 13 essential vitamins in the human body and is involved in many important metabolic processes in the body. In cell respiration, niacin constitutes the key components of coenzyme Ⅰ (NAD) and Coenzyme Ⅱ (NADP), and plays an irreplaceable role in the energy conversion of carbohydrates, fats and proteins, ensuring the normal operation of human tissues and organs.

Product Usage

Nicotinic acid is an important factor in delivering hydrogen and fighting pellagra in organisms; it helps maintain skin and nerve health and stimulate digestion. Nicotinic acid or niacinamide are used to treat and prevent pellagra. This is a disease caused by niacin deficiency. Niacin is also used to treat high cholesterol. In some cases, niacin taken with colestipol can work as well as colestipol and a statin medicine. Niacin USP granular is used for food fortification, as dietary supplement and as an intermediate of pharmaceuticals. Niacin feed grade is used as vitamin for poultry, swines, ruminants, fish, dogs and cats, etc. It is also used as intermediate for nicotinic acid derivatives and technical applications.