N0600000

Nicotinamide

European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard

• Synonym(s): Niacinamide, Nicotinic acid amide, Pyridine-3-carboxylic acid amide, Vitamin B₃, Vitamin PP
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₆H₆N₂O
• CAS Number: 98-92-0
• Molecular Weight: 122.12
• Beilstein: 383619
• MDL number: MFCD00006395
• UNSPSC Code: 41116107
• PubChem Substance ID: 329818447
• NACRES: NA.24

Properties

• biological source: synthetic
• grade: pharmaceutical primary standard
• API family: nicotinamide
• form: solid
• manufacturer/tradename: EDQM
• technique(s): gas chromatography (GC): suitable; liquid chromatography (LC): suitable
• mp: 128-131 °C (lit.)
• application(s): pharmaceutical (small molecule)
• format: neat
• storage temp.: 2-8°C
• SMILES string: NC(=O)c1cccnc1
• InChI: 1S/C6H6N2O/c7-6(9)5-2-1-3-8-4-5/h1-4H,(H2,7,9)
• InChI key: DFPAKSUCGFBDDF-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the Issuing Pharmacopoeia. For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.
Nicotinamide belongs to the group of water-soluble B vitamins. It is generally formed from nicotinic acid (vitamin B₃). It is available in food products and is utilized for the treatment of pellagra, psoriasis, schizophrenia, and type I diabetes. It is also known for its anti-inflammatory activity.

Application

Nicotinamide can be used as an EP reference standard for the quantification of the analyte in pharmaceutical formulations and biological fluids by chromatography, UV-visible spectrophotometry and multivariate analysis.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Nicotinamide is an amide derivative of vitamin B3 and a PARP inhibitor

Packaging

The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity, please visit the EDQM reference substance catalogue.

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS07
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H319
• Precautionary Statements: P264 - P280 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P337 + P313
• Hazard Classifications: Eye Irrit. 2
• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): 302.0 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 150 °C - closed cup