6-Methylnicotinamide

• CAT Number: R054488
• CAS Number: 6960-22-1
• Molecular Formula: C7H8N2O
• Molecular Weight: 136.154
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 6-Methyl-3-Pyridinecarboxamide; 6-Methylnicotinic Acid Amide; 6-Methylpyridine-3-carboxamide
• Target: Endogenous Metabolite
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 6-methylpyridine-3-carboxamide
• InChI: InChI=1S/C7H8N2O/c1-5-2-3-6(4-9-5)7(8)10/h2-4H,1H3,(H2,8,10)
• InChIKey: IJXDURUAYOKSIS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC1=NC=C(C=C1)C(=O)N

6-Methylnicotinamide is a derivative of nicotinamide, featuring a methyl group at the 6-position of the pyridine ring. It is commonly used in pharmaceutical research, particularly in studies involving NAD+ metabolism and cellular energy pathways. As a structural analog of nicotinamide, it plays a role in understanding enzyme interactions, redox biology, and cell signaling processes. 6-Methylnicotinamide is also explored for its potential therapeutic applications, including anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects, contributing to advancements in medicinal chemistry and metabolic research.