Niacin USP (Nicotinic acid, Vitamin B3, Pyridine-3-carboxylic acid) (Nicotinic acid, Vitamin B3, Pyr

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 to nicotinamide or to other derivatives exhibiting the biological activity of nicotinic acid. Vitamin (enzyme cofactor). Synonyms: Nicotinic acid, Vitamin B3, 3-Pyridinecarboxylic Acid, 3-Carboxylpyridine, 3-Carboxypyridine, Akotin, Apelagrin, Niacin, Niacor, Niaspan, Nicacid, Pelonin, Vitamin B5, Wampocap, beta-Pyridinecarboxylic Acid, CAS No: 59-67-6, Molecular Formula: C6H5NO2, Molecular Weight: 123.11, Appearance: Supplied as a white crysals or crystalline powder. Purity: >99%, Identification: To Pass USP A & B, Loss on Drying: <1%, Residue on Ignition: <0.1%, Chloride: <0.02%, Sulfate: <0.02%, Heavy Metals: <0.002%, Organic Volatile Impurities: To Pass USP, Storage and Stability: May be stored at RT for short-term only. Long-term storage is recommended at 4°C. Stable for 6 months after receipt. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap. Hygroscopic. Store under inert atmosphere., , Meets or exceeds USP specifications