Acipimox
SIGMA/A7856 - ≥99% (TLC)
Synonym: 2-
CAS Number: 51037-30-0
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C6H6N2O3
Molecular Weight: 154.12
EC Number: 256-928-3
Linear Formula: C6H6N2O3
Product Type: Chemical
assay | ≥99% (TLC) |
color | off-white to faint yellow |
form | powder |
InChI | 1S/C6H6N2O3/c1-4-2-7-3-5( |
InChI key | DNRXJHATQULEHC-UHFFFAOYSA |
mp | 177-180 °C |
Quality Level | 100 |
storage temp. | 2-8°C |
Biochem/physiol Actions: | Acipimox, also known as olbemox, is a nicotinic acid analog. It functions as an anti-lipolytic drug and vasodilator. Acipimox may be used in various metabolic studies involving insulin and ghrelin. It lowers total cholesterol and total triglycerides, which helps in the treatment of hyperlipidemia. |
Biochem/physiol Actions: | Niacin-derived, vasodilator studied for its lipid-lowering effect. |
Packaging: | 1 g in poly bottle |
Hazard Codes | Xi |
Risk Statements | 36 |
Safety Statements | 26 |
RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
Purity | ≥99% (TLC) |
mp | 177-180 °C |
Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |
UNSPSC | 12352200 |