Nicotinamide (Vitamin B3)

• CAT Number: A000452
• CAS Number: 98-92-0
• Molecular Formula: C6H6N2O
• Molecular Weight: 122.12
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: Niacinamide
• Target: Sirtuin
• Storage: 2-8°C
• IUPAC Name: pyridine-3-carboxamide
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H6N2O/c7-6(9)5-2-1-3-8-4-5/h1-4H,(H2,7,9)
• InChIKey: DFPAKSUCGFBDDF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1=CC(=CN=C1)C(=O)N

Nicotinamide（Cat No.:A000452）, also known as Vitamin B3, is an essential water-soluble vitamin involved in various metabolic processes. It plays a vital role in the conversion of food into energy as a precursor to coenzymes NAD+ and NADP+, which are crucial for cellular respiration and DNA repair. Nicotinamide is found in a variety of dietary sources and is a fundamental nutrient for overall health, contributing to skin health, nervous system function, and the maintenance of healthy cells. It is also used therapeutically in skincare products and supplements for its potential benefits on skin health and as a nutritional supplement for various health conditions.

Reference

Ungerstedt, J. S., and et al. /Nicotinamide Is a Potent Inhibitor of Proinflammatory Cytokines./ Clinical and Experimental Immunology 131.1 (2003): 48-52.www.ncbi.gov. 7 Jan. 2003. Web. 30 Aug. 2012.