Description

Nicotinic Acid is a vital organic compound and an essential form of Vitamin B3, serving as a key precursor for coenzymes NAD and NADP. It is critical for cellular metabolism, energy production, and maintaining healthy skin and nervous system function. This high-purity ingredient is in demand by manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, food fortification, and animal feed industries for its fundamental biological role.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: A key raw material for synthesizing niacinamide and various cardiovascular and cholesterol-lowering drugs.
• Nutraceuticals & Dietary Supplements: Used in vitamin B-complex formulations and standalone supplements to prevent pellagra and support metabolic health.
• Food & Beverage Fortification: Added to flour, cereals, and beverages as a nutritional enhancer to meet daily vitamin requirements.
• Animal Feed & Pet Food Additive: An essential vitamin premix component to promote growth and health in livestock, poultry, and pets.
• Cosmetic & Personal Care: Incorporated into skincare products for its potential anti-aging and skin barrier-strengthening properties.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a standard and reagent in enzymatic studies and metabolic pathway research.

Basic Information

Product Name	Nicotinic Acid
CAS No.	59-67-6
Molecular Formula	C6H5NO2
Molecular Weight	123.11 g/mol
Synonyms	Niacin; Vitamin B3; Pyridine-3-carboxylic acid; 3-Pyridinecarboxylic acid; Vitamin PP; Anti-pellagra vitamin; Nicacid; Pellagramin
EINECS	200-441-0

Quality Control

Our Nicotinic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. It can be produced to meet various pharmacopoeial standards, including USP, EP, BP, and FCC grades, ensuring suitability for pharmaceutical, food, and feed applications. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, and a Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided to guarantee identity, purity, and compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	99.0% - 101.0%
Melting Point	234°C - 238°C
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Sulfated Ash	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 0.5%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.