Niacinamide (nicotinamide) is a form of vitamin B3 (niacin) and is used to prevent and treat niacin deficiency (pellagra). Niacin deficiency can cause diarrhea, confusion (dementia), tongue redness/swelling, and peeling red skin.
General Information: –
CAS No – 98-92-0
Molecular Formula / Molecular Weight – C6H6N2O = 122.13
Physical State (20 deg.C) – Solid
Condition to Avoid Light Sensitive
PubChem Substance ID – 87573471
Specifications: –
Appearance – White powder to crystal
Purity(HPLC) – >99.0%(T)(HPLC)
Melting Point – 129 °C
Solubility in water – Completely soluble
Degree of solubility in water – 1,200 g/l 20 °C
Solubility (very soluble in) – Ethanol
Solubility (slightly sol. in) – Ether
Applications: –
People use niacinamide to prevent vitamin B3 deficiency and related conditions such as pellagra. It is also used for acne, diabetes, cancer, osteoarthritis, aging skin, skin discoloration, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support most of these uses.