Niacin

C₆H₅NO₂

IUPAC: Pyridine-3-carboxylic acid

CAS: 59-67-6

Visão geral

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

Composição

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Massa atômica
Hydrogen H 5 1,0080
Carbon C 6 12,0110
Nitrogen N 1 14,0070
Oxygen O 2 15,9990

Composição elemental

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

Usos

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

Curiosidades

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

Segurança

  • ⚠ Flushing at high doses

Structure

SMILES

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

Propriedades

Tipo
organic
Estado
solid
Massa molar
123,11 g/mol
Densidade
1,4730 g/cm³
Ponto de fusão
236,6 °C
Solubilidade
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).