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3-Pyridineacetic acid (Cat.No: I019909), also known as niacin or vitamin B3, is a water-soluble vitamin that plays an essential role in energy metabolism, DNA repair, and cellular signaling. It is naturally found in many foods, including meat, fish, and grains, but can also be synthesized in the body from the amino acid tryptophan.
| Catalog Number | I019909 |
| CAS Number | 501-81-5 |
| Molecular Formula | C₇H₇NO₂ |
| Purity | ≥95% |
| Target | Endogenous Metabolite |
| IUPAC Name | 2-pyridin-3-ylacetic acid |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C7H7NO2/c9-7(10)4-6-2-1-3-8-5-6/h1-3,5H,4H2,(H,9,10) |
| InChIKey | WGNUNYPERJMVRM-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| SMILES | C1=CC(=CN=C1)CC(=O)O |
| Reference | [1]. GINOULHIAC E, et al. 3-Pyridineacetic acid and nicotinic acid: blood levels, urinary elimination and excretion of nicotinic acid derivatives in man. Nature. 1962 Mar 10;193:948-9.<br>[2]. Zwickenpflug W, et al. Metabolism of myosmine in Wistar rats. Drug Metab Dispos. 2005 Nov;33(11):1648-56. |
