Description
Nicotinamide, a water-soluble vitamin, is an active component of coenzymes NAD and NADP, and also acts as an activator of sirtuins.
Synonyms
Niacinamide; 3-Pyridinecarboxamide; Nicotinic Acid Amide
IUPAC Name
pyridine-3-carboxamide
Molecular Formula
C6H6N2O
Canonical SMILES
C1=CC(=CN=C1)C(=O)N
InChI
InChI=1S/C6H6N2O/c7-6(9)5-2-1-3-8-4-5/h1-4H,(H2,7,9)
InChIKey
DFPAKSUCGFBDDF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Solubility
Soluble in Water
Application
Ingredient of health care products.
Stability
Stable under recommended storage conditions
Vapor Pressure
4.2X10-4 mm Hg at 25 °C (est)