Nicotinamide Powder

Chemical formula: C6H6N2O
Molecular weight: 122.125
CAS number: 98-92-0
EINECS number: 202-713-4

Melting point: 128 - 131 ºC
Boiling point: 157 ºC
Flash point: 182 ºC
Refractive index: 1.466
Density: 1.400 g/cm³ (25 ℃)
Appearance: White needle-like crystals or crystalline powder, odorless or slightly pungent, slightly bitter taste

Nicotinamide (also known as niacinamide) is an amide compound of nicotinic acid. It is a white crystalline powder; it has no odor or almost no odor, and has a bitter taste; it has a slight hygroscopic property. It is soluble in water or ethanol, and soluble in glycerol. Clinically, it is mainly used to prevent pellagra, stomatitis, glossitis, sick sinus syndrome, atrioventricular conduction block, etc.

(1) A vitamin B3 and an amide derivative of a PARP inhibitor.
(2) Biochemical research: Nicotinamide is a nutrient component of tissue culture medium; as a clinical drug, it belongs to the vitamin B group and is used for the treatment of scurvy, stomatitis, glossitis, etc.
(3) Nicotinamide used in skin care products can prevent skin roughness, maintain the health of skin cells, and promote skin whitening. In hair care, it can promote blood circulation in the scalp, healthy hair follicles, promote hair growth, and prevent baldness.
(4) Nicotinamide and nicotinic acid can be used interchangeably in most cases. Nicotinic acid is also converted into nicotinamide in animals. The water solubility of nicotinamide is better than that of nicotinic acid, but it is prone to form complexes with vitamin C and form lumps. When there is a deficiency of nicotinamide in the body, scurvy will occur, so this product can prevent scurvy.
(5) It plays a role in the metabolism of proteins and sugars, improving the nutrition of humans and animals. It can be used as a nutritional additive in cosmetics. In addition, it is also used in medicine, food, and feed additives.

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