Niacin
USP/1461003 - United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard
Synonym: Nicotinic acid; 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
| API family | nicotinic acid |
| application(s) | pharmaceutical (small molecule) |
| density | 1.473 g/cm3 at 25 °C |
| format | neat |
| grade | pharmaceutical primary standard |
| InChI | 1S/C6H5NO2/c8-6(9)5-2-1-3 |
| InChI key | PVNIIMVLHYAWGP-UHFFFAOYSA |
| manufacturer/tradename | USP |
| mp | 236-239 °C (lit.) |
| SMILES string | OC(=O)c1cccnc1 |
| solubility | ethanol: 12.5 g/L at 25 °C |
| water: soluble 180 g/L at 20 °C | |
| technique(s) | HPLC: suitable |
| Analysis Note: | These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind. |
| Application: | Niacin USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia. Also, for use with USP monographs such as: • Niacin Tablets • Niacin Injection • Niacin Extended-Release Tablets • Inositol Niacinate • Niacinamide • Water-Soluble Vitamins Capsules |
| 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. |
| 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.) |
| Density | 1.473 g/cm3 at 25 °C |
| UNSPSC | 41116107 |