Nicotinic acid
SIAL/N0700000 - European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard
Synonym: 3-Picolinic acid; Niacin; Pellagra preventive factor; Pyridine-
CAS Number: 59-67-6
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C6H5NO2
Molecular Weight: 123.11
MDL Number: MFCD00006391
Linear Formula: C6H5NO2
Product Type: Chemical
| agency | EP |
| API family | nicotinic acid |
| application(s) | pharmaceutical (small molecule) |
| biological source | synthetic |
| form | solid |
| format | neat |
| grade | pharmaceutical primary standard |
| InChI | 1S/C6H5NO2/c8-6(9)5-2-1-3 |
| InChI key | PVNIIMVLHYAWGP-UHFFFAOYSA |
| manufacturer/tradename | EDQM |
| mp | 236-239 °C (lit.) |
| SMILES string | OC(=O)c1cccnc1 |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| technique(s) | gas chromatography (GC): suitable |
| liquid chromatography (LC): suitable |
| Application: | Nicotinic acid may be used as an EP reference standard for the determination of the analyte in pharmaceutical formulations by various chromatography techniques. |
| General description: | Nicotinic acid is a type of vitamin B that is effective against dyslipidemia. It can also be potentially used as a peripheral vasodilator. |
| 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   . |
| Other Notes: | Sales restrictions may apply. |
| Packaging: | The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity, please visit the EDQM reference substance catalogue . |
| 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) | 379.4 °F - closed cup |
| Flash Point(C) | 193 °C - closed cup |
| mp | 236-239 °C (lit.) |
| Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |
| UNSPSC | 41116107 |