Nicotinic acid CAS 59-67-6

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Niacin (CAS 59-67-6), also known as Vitamin B3 or Vitamin PP, is a water-soluble vitamin and one of the essential B vitamins found in foods such as animal offal, fish, cereals, nuts and legumes.

Nutritional Supplements and Medical Uses

Niacin produces the coenzymes NAD and NADP, which are essential in cellular energy metabolism. Niacin is commonly used in the prevention and treatment of diseases such as pellagra, vascular migraines,...

Feed Additives

Niacin enhances protein utilisation in animal feed and promotes animal growth. It improves milk yield in dairy cattle feed, and enhances meat quality and yield in fish, chicken, duck, cattle, sheep and other poultry and livestock feeding.

Food Industry

Niacin is often added to cereals, dairy products, cornflour and other foods as a fortifier to prevent deficiencies triggered by a lack of niacin. Especially in developing countries, fortification with niacin helps to avoid nutritional diseases such as pellagra and promotes the retention of nutrients in foods.

Pharmaceutical intermediates and synthetic raw materials

Niacin is a chemical raw material for the production of drugs such as isoniazid, nicotinamide and niclosamide. In addition, niacin can be used as an adjuvant ingredient in drugs to enhance efficacy or improve bioavailability.

Chemical and Industrial Uses

Nicotinic acid can be used as an antioxidant in the photographic and dye industries to extend the life of materials and improve stability. In the electroplating industry, nicotinic acid is used as a brightening additive to enhance the lustre and corrosion resistance of metal surfaces.

Biochemical research

Niacin can be used as a supplementary nutrient in cell culture media to promote cell growth and metabolism.

Storage conditions: Store in a cool, ventilated warehouse;

Packing: This product is packed in 25kg cardboard drums, and it can also be customized according to customers' requirements