Niacin

C₆H₅NO₂

IUPAC: Pyridine-3-carboxylic acid

CAS: 59-67-6

Aperçu

Niacin, or Vitamin B3, is essential for metabolism. Its deficiency causes pellagra, which was epidemic in the American South in the early 1900s.

Composition

Élément Symbole Atomes Masse atomique
Hydrogen H 5 1,0080
Carbon C 6 12,0110
Nitrogen N 1 14,0070
Oxygen O 2 15,9990

Composition élémentaire

C
58,5%
N
11,4%
O
26,0%

Usages

  • Dietary supplement
  • Food fortification
  • Cholesterol treatment (high doses)

Le saviez-vous

  • The 'Four D's' of pellagra: diarrhea, dermatitis, dementia, and death

Sécurité

  • ⚠ Flushing at high doses

Structure

SMILES

C1=CC(=CN=C1)C(=O)O

Propriétés

Type
organic
État
solid
Masse molaire
123,11 g/mol
Densité
1,4730 g/cm³
Point de fusion
236,6 °C
Solubilité
18 g/L at 20°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
123,0320
XLogP
0,4
TPSA
50,2 Ų
H-Bond Donors
1
H-Bond Acceptors
3
Rotatable Bonds
1
Heavy Atoms
9
Complexity
114,0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Niacin?
Niacin (C₆H₅NO₂) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name Pyridine-3-carboxylic acid.
What is the molecular weight of Niacin?
Niacin has a molar mass of 123.11 g/mol.
What state is Niacin at room temperature?
Niacin is a solid at room temperature.
Is Niacin organic or inorganic?
Niacin is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Niacin?
Niacin (C₆H₅NO₂) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Nitrogen (N), Oxygen (O).