Nicodan

• CAT Number: I033263
• CAS Number: 7681-15-4
• Molecular Formula: C9H11NO2
• Molecular Weight: 165.192
• Purity: 98%
• Synonyms: Nicodan; Nicodan percutan; NSC 78447; NSC-78447; NSC78447
• Solubility: Soluble in DMSO
• Appearance: Solid powder
• Storage: Dry, dark and at 0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks) or -20 C for long term (months to years).
• IUPAC Name: propyl nicotinate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C9H11NO2/c1-2-6-12-9(11)8-4-3-5-10-7-8/h3-5,7H,2,6H2,1H3
• InChIKey: CLAOCVVWIKGTOP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: O=C(C1=CC=CN=C1)OCCC

Nicodan is a water-soluble vitamin of the B complex occurring in various animal and plant tissues. It is required by the body for the formation of coenzymes NAD and NADP. It has pellagra-curative, vasodilating, and antilipemic properties.

Reference

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