Nicotinic Acid is a major chemical component of coenzymes NAD+ and NADP+ (a major electron acceptor molecule in biological oxidations).
Applications
A major chemical component of coenzymes NAD+ and NADP+
Form
Solid
CAS No.
59-67-6
Molecular Weight
123.1
Purity
99%
Synonyms
Niacin
Molecular Formula
C6H5NO2
Melting Point
236-239° C (lit.)
Solubility
Soluble in water (15 g/l at 20° C), hot alcohol, alkali hydroxides, propylene glycol, water (150 g/l at 100° C), ethanol (12.5 g/l at 25° C), DMSO (25 mg/ml), methanol, carbonates, and water (15 g/l at 20° C). Insoluble in diethyl ether.