Nicotinamide
SIAL/BP460 - British Pharmacopoeia (BP) Reference Standard
Synonym: NAM; NIC; Niacinamide; Nicotinic acid amide; Pyridine-
CAS Number: 98-92-0
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C6H6N2O
Molecular Weight: 122.12
MDL Number: MFCD00006395
Linear Formula: C6H6N2O
Product Type: Chemical
| agency | BP |
| application(s) | pharmaceutical (small molecule) |
| form | solid |
| format | neat |
| grade | pharmaceutical primary standard |
| InChI | 1S/C6H6N2O/c7-6(9)5-2-1-3 |
| InChI key | DFPAKSUCGFBDDF-UHFFFAOYSA |
| manufacturer/tradename | BP |
| mp | 128-131 °C (lit.) |
| SMILES string | NC(=O)c1cccnc1 |
| storage temp. | −20°C |
| technique(s) | gas chromatography (GC): suitable |
| liquid chromatography (LC): suitable |
| Application: | Nicotinamide may be used as an analytical reference standard for the determination of the analyte in pharmaceutical formulations and biological fluids by chromatography, UV-visible spectrophotometry and multivariate analysis. |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Nicotinamide is an amide derivative of vitamin B3 and a PARP inhibitor |
| General description: | This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia. Nicotinamide, a member of the family of water-soluble B vitamins, is generally produced from nicotinic acid (vitamin B3). It is often present in food products. It has been reported to have been effective in the treatment of pellagra, psoriasis, schizophrenia, and type I diabetes. It is also shown to possess anti-inflammatory activity. |
| Other Notes: | Sales restrictions may apply. |
| Packaging: | Unit quantity: 100 mg. Subject to change. The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity please visit British Pharmacopoeia   |
| Symbol |  GHS07 |
| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statements | H319 |
| Precautionary statements | P305 + P351 + P338 |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
| Flash Point(F) | 359.6 °F |
| Flash Point(C) | 182 °C |
| mp | 128-131 °C (lit.) |
| Storage Temp. | −20°C |
| UNSPSC | 12352200 |