Nicotinic acid hydrochloride

• CAT Number: R070780
• CAS Number: 636-79-3
• Molecular Formula: C6H6ClNO2
• Molecular Weight: 159.57
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: Pyridine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride
• Target: Apoptosis
• Storage: RT
• IUPAC Name: pyridine-3-carboxylic acid;hydrochloride
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H5NO2.ClH/c8-6(9)5-2-1-3-7-4-5;/h1-4H,(H,8,9);1H
• InChIKey: IBTWUVRCFHJPKN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1=CC(=CN=C1)C(=O)O.Cl

Nicotinic Acid Hydrochloride, also known as niacin hydrochloride, is a water-soluble form of vitamin B3. It plays an essential role in cellular metabolism by acting as a precursor for NAD+ and NADP+, coenzymes involved in energy production and enzymatic processes. Nicotinic Acid Hydrochloride is commonly used in the treatment of pellagra, a condition caused by niacin deficiency. Additionally, it has lipid-lowering effects and is utilized in research on cardiovascular health to explore its impact on cholesterol and triglyceride levels.