Nicotinic Acid (Niacin) Reagent Grade

The Nicotinic Acid (Niacin) Reagent Grade is an organic compound belonging to the pyridine class, used in chemical analysis, laboratory solution preparation, and biochemical studies. Commonly known as vitamin B3, it is employed in research related to cellular metabolism, particularly in systems involving NAD⁺ and NADP⁺ cofactors, and as an intermediate in organic synthesis. The reagent grade ensures suitable purity for laboratory applications.

Characteristics

• Reagent grade suitable for analytical and synthetic use;

• Pyridine structure containing a carboxyl group;

• Higher solubility in hot water and polar organic solvents;

• Used in biochemical assays and organic synthesis;

• Suitable for laboratory studies involving redox cofactors.

Technical Specifications

• Chemical name: nicotinic acid;

• Synonym: niacin;

• Molecular formula: C6H5NO2;

• Molecular weight: 123.11 g/mol;

• CAS number: 59-67-6;

• Appearance: white crystalline solid;

• Melting point: 234–238 °C;

• Solubility: slightly soluble in cold water, soluble in hot water, alcohol, and glycerol;

• Hazard statement: H319 (causes serious eye irritation);

• GHS classification: GHS07 (Irritant).

Includes

• 1x Package of Nicotinic Acid (Niacin) Reagent Grade.