Nicotinic Acid CAS 59-67-6

Product name: Nicotinic Acid (Niacin) Molecular Formula: C6H5NO2 Molecular Weight: 123.11 CAS No.: 59-67-6 Description Nicotinic Acid is white or almost white, crystalline powder. It is sparingly soluble in water, soluble in boiling water and in boiling ethanol (96 per cent). It dissolves in dilute solutions of alkali hydroxides and carbonates. Application Niacin is a vitamin drug used to prevent niacin deficiency such as pellagra. Also used as a vasodilator to treat hyperlipidemia. Also used for the treatment of vascular migraine, headache, cerebral arterial thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, inner ear vertigo, frostbite, central retinal choroiditis. Can also be used as an additive for food and feed. Specification Appearance White or almost white, crystalline powder Melting range 234~240℃ Related substances Complies Chloride ≤0.02% Heavy metals ≤0.002% Loss on drying ≤1.0% Sulphated ash ≤0.1% Assay 99.5~100.5% Packing 25kg/drum or as customer’s requirements. Storage Preserve in well-closed containers. Stored in cool, dry and ventilated warehouse, and keep away from moisture.