A7856
Acipimox
≥99% (TLC)
Synonym(s):
2-Carboxy-5-methylpyrazine 4-oxide, 5-Methylpyrazinecarboxylic acid 4-oxide
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About This Item
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C6H6N2O3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
154.12
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352205
EC Number:
256-928-3
NACRES:
NA.79
assay
≥99% (TLC)
form
powder
color
off-white to faint yellow
mp
177-180 °C
storage temp.
2-8°C
SMILES string
[n+]1(c(cncc1C(=O)O)C)[O-]
InChI
1S/C6H6N2O3/c1-4-2-7-3-5(6(9)10)8(4)11/h2-3H,1H3,(H,9,10)
InChI key
DNRXJHATQULEHC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Biochem/physiol Actions
Niacin-derived, vasodilator studied for its lipid-lowering effect.
Acipimox, also known as olbemox, is a nicotinic acid analog. It functions as an anti-lipolytic drug and vasodilator. Acipimox may be used in various metabolic studies involving insulin and ghrelin. It lowers total cholesterol and total triglycerides, which helps in the treatment of hyperlipidemia.
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Storage Class
11 - Combustible Solids
wgk
WGK 3
flash_point_f
Not applicable
flash_point_c
Not applicable
ppe
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
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Global Trade Item Number
| SKU | GTIN |
|---|---|
| A7856-1G | 04061826648445 |