Niacin
Nicotinic Acid
3-Pyridinecarboxylic Acid C6H5NO2 Formula wt 123.11
[59-67-6] 2679MF687A niacin
3-Pyridinecarboxylic Acid C6H5NO2 Formula wt 123.11
[59-67-6] 2679MF687A niacin
DESCRIPTION
Niacin occurs as white or light yellow crystals or as a crystalline powder. One gram of sample dissolves in 60 mL of water. It is freely soluble in boiling water and in boiling alcohol and also in solutions of alkali hydroxides and carbonates. It is almost insoluble in ether.