Niacin

C₆H₅NO₂

IUPAC: Pyridine-3-carboxylic acid

CAS: 59-67-6

概要

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

組成

元素 記号 原子 原子質量
Hydrogen H 5 1.0080
Carbon C 6 12.0110
Nitrogen N 1 14.0070
Oxygen O 2 15.9990

元素組成

H
Hydrogen ×5
4.1%
C
Carbon ×6
58.5%
N
Nitrogen ×1
11.4%
O
Oxygen ×2
26.0%

用途

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

豆知識

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

安全性

  • ⚠ Flushing at high doses

Structure

SMILES

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

特性

タイプ
organic
状態
solid
モル質量
123.11 g/mol
密度
1.4730 g/cm³
融点
236.6 °C
溶解度
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

関連化合物

Caffeine

C₈H₁₀N₄O₂

Coumarin

C₉H₆O₂

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acrylic Acid

C₃H₄O₂

Cysteine

C₃H₇NO₂S

DDT

C₁₄H₉Cl₅

Alanine

C₃H₇NO₂

Diazepam

C₁₆H₁₃ClN₂O

Dichloromethane

CH₂Cl₂

Butane

C₄H₁₀

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).