Nicotinamide is an amide form of vitamin B3 that is incorporated into NAD and NADP as oxidation-reduction coenzymes. Nicotinamide exhibits anti-inflammatory and anxiolytic activities; it is clinically used to treat acne vulgaris and rosacea. Commercially, nicotinamide is used in skin whitening treatments as it decreases skin pigmentation. Nicotinamide also binds GABA receptors, decreasing aggressive behavior.
| Cas No. | 98-92-0 |
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| Purity | ≥98% |
| Formula | C6H6N2O |
| Formula Wt. | 122.12 |
| Chemical Name | 3-Pyridinecarboxylic acid amide |
| IUPAC Name | pyridine-3-carboxamide |
| Synonym | Niacinamide, Nicotinic acid amide, Pyridine-3-carboxylic acid amide, Vitamin PP, Vitamin B3 |
| Melting Point | 128-131°C |
| Solubility | Soluble in water (>600 mg/mL), ethanol (180 mg/mL), or glycerol. Insoluble in ether or acetone. |
| Appearance | White Crystal Powder |
| Store Temp | Ambient |
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| Ship Temp | Ambient |
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