Description

Nicotinic Acid is a vital organic compound and a key member of the B-complex vitamin family, essential for numerous metabolic processes. Its high purity and consistent quality make it a critical raw material for manufacturers requiring reliable and compliant ingredients. This product is primarily utilized in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and food & beverage industries for its role as a nutrient and intermediate.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing: As an active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) in niacin (Vitamin B3) supplements and medications for treating pellagra and managing cholesterol levels.
• Nutraceutical & Dietary Supplements: A core component in multivitamin formulations, energy boosters, and standalone vitamin B3 supplements.
• Food & Beverage Fortification: Used for the nutritional enrichment of staple foods, cereals, flours, and beverages to address dietary deficiencies.
• Animal Feed & Nutrition: Incorporated into premixes and feed additives to promote healthy growth and metabolism in livestock and poultry.
• Biochemical Research: Serves as a standard, reagent, or intermediate in enzymatic studies, metabolic pathway analysis, and life science research.
• Cosmetic & Personal Care: Utilized in certain skincare formulations for its potential benefits in improving skin barrier function.

Basic Information

Product Name	Nicotinic Acid
CAS No.	9892059-67-6
Molecular Formula	C6H5NO2
Molecular Weight	123.11 g/mol
Synonyms	Niacin; Vitamin B3; Pyridine-3-carboxylic acid; 3-Pyridinecarboxylic acid; Vitamin PP; Nicacid; Anti-pellagra vitamin; Pellagra-preventing factor; Bionic
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Quality Control

Our Nicotinic Acid is manufactured under a stringent quality management system. It is tested to meet relevant industry specifications, including potential compliance with USP, FCC, and Ph. Eur. monographs where applicable. Every batch is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) to ensure traceability and verify parameters such as assay, purity, and impurity profiles.

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%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 1.0%

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