Niacin

Product Introduction

Niacin (C₆H₅NO₂), also known as nicotinic acid, is a water-soluble vitamin important for NAD/NADP synthesis.

Characteristics:
• Appearance: white to pale yellow crystals
• Solubility: 1–5 g/100 mL water at 17 °C
• Melting Point: 234–238 °C
• Stability: stable dry; shelf life 24 mo
• Density: 1.473 g/cm³

Application Fields

• Food: • Fortifier in health foods and beverages
• Pharma: • Treats pellagra; lowers cholesterol; migraine relief
• Feed: • Additive for animal growth
• Industry: • Electroplating brightener; dye intermediate; detergent additive

Packaging Requirements

• Materials: PE/PP or laminated bags
• Sealing: airtight; desiccant
• Labeling: assay, batch, dates
• Sizes: 25 kg; 1–10 g lab packs

Storage and Transportation

• Storage: room temperature, dry
• Transport: sealed; PPE required