Niacin

C₆H₅NO₂

IUPAC: Pyridine-3-carboxylic acid

CAS: 59-67-6

Genel Bakış

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

Bileşim

Element Sembol Atomlar Atom Kütlesi
Hydrogen H 5 1,0080
Carbon C 6 12,0110
Nitrogen N 1 14,0070
Oxygen O 2 15,9990

Elementel Bileşim

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

Kullanımlar

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

İlginç Gerçekler

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

Güvenlik

  • ⚠ Flushing at high doses

Structure

SMILES

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

Özellikler

Tür
organic
Hal
solid
Molar Kütle
123,11 g/mol
Yoğunluk
1,4730 g/cm³
Erime Noktası
236,6 °C
Çözünürlük
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).