Vitamin B3 Nicotinic Acid
Vitamin B3 Niacin, Nicotinic Acid
- CAS
- 59-67-6
- EC
- 200-441-0
- Food Code
- E375
- Sectors
- Food & Nutrition, Nutraceuticals & Supplements, Pharma & Healthcare
Vitamin B3 Nicotinic Acid (CAS 59-67-6) is the nicotinic acid form of vitamin B3, supplied as a white to off-white powder under the food code E375; it is essential for energy metabolism and is used in food fortification, dietary supplements and pharmaceutical applications. It is a white powder, density 1.47 g/cm³, melting point 236°C, soluble in water (18 g/100mL), essential for energy metabolism.
Vitamin B3 Nicotinic Acid ships from SoleChem stock in Food Grade and Feed Grade, packed in 25kg fiber drums with inner bags. SoleChem supplies Food & Nutrition, Nutraceuticals & Supplements and Pharma & Healthcare customers from this vitamin B3 range.
ISO 9001:2015 applies across the portfolio, with ISO 22000:2018 covering the food and nutraceutical products supplied. A certificate of analysis (COA) and safety data sheet (SDS) accompany every delivery, and deliveries reach more than 40 countries. Send your target grade, volume and delivery schedule to request a bulk quote.
Typical Properties
| Molecular formula | C6H5NO2 |
|---|---|
| Molecular weight | 123.11 g/mol |
| Appearance | White powder |
| Form | Powder |
| Color | White to off-white |
| Odor | odorless to sl. odor, sour taste |
| Melting point | 236.6 °C |
| Boiling point | 279-305 °C |
| Density | 1.473 g/cm³ @ Temp: 25 °C |
| Water solubility | 1-5 g/100 mL at 17 °C |
| Flash point | 193°C |
| pH | 2.7 (18g/l, H2O, 20°C) |
| GHS signal word | Warning · Irritant / harmful |
| HS code | 29362990 |
| Grades available | Food Grade, Feed Grade |
Typical literature values for identification; lot-specific results are stated on the certificate of analysis (COA) and the safety data sheet (SDS) that accompany every delivery.
Applications by Industry
- Food & Nutrition
Vitamin B3 Nicotinic Acid serves food fortification programs targeting pellagra prevention, where it is used as the E375 food-grade vitamin source in fortified foods.
- Nutraceuticals & Supplements
Vitamin B3 Nicotinic Acid supports supplement formulators working on cholesterol control products and is supplied in Food Grade for the nutraceutical market.
- Pharma & Healthcare
Vitamin B3 Nicotinic Acid is used in pharmaceutical applications for dyslipidemia, giving pharma and healthcare customers the nicotinic acid form for their formulations.
Vitamin B3 Nicotinic Acid
Applications
Used in supplements for cholesterol control; food fortification for pellagra prevention; pharmaceuticals for dyslipidemia; cosmetics for skin barrier; animal feed for metabolism; in chemical intermediates.
Safety & Risks
Causes flushing in high doses; irritant to eyes and skin. Avoid overdosage; stable. Use PPE; monitor liver function in long-term use.
Packaging
Supplied in 25kg fiber drums with inner bags; store in dry, ventilated warehouses.