NICOTINAMIDE

NICOTINAMIDE For Biochemistry

Reagent for organic elementary analysis. Confirms to IP
Niacinamide; Nicotinic acid amide; Pyridine-3-carboxylic acid amide; Vitamin B3; Vitamin PP

Article No.

04895

Grade

For Biochemistry

Purity

99%

CAS No.

98-92-0

Molecular Formula

C₆H₆N₂O

Molecular Weight

122.13

H.S. Code

2936.2920

Shelf Life

60 Months

MSDS

Certificate of Analysis (COAs)

Physical Properties

Physical state at 20 °C

Solid

Colour

White crystalline

Odour

Odorless

pH value

Melting point/ Freezing point [°C]

128 - 131 °C

Decomposition point [°C]

>=200 °C

Auto-ignition temperature [°C]

480 °C

Flash point [°C]

150 °C

Boiling point [°C]

150 - 160°C

Initial boiling point [°C]

150 °C

Final boiling point [°C]

160°C

Vapour density

4.22

Density [g/cm3]

1.4

Solubility in water [% weight]

691 g/l at 20 °C

Partition coefficient Log Pow octanol / water at 20°C

-0.38

Packings

100 g (00100)
500 g (00500)

Specifications

Appearance	Colorless crystals or white crystalline powder, odour faint and characteristic
Assay (by HPLC; on dried basis)	99.0 - 101.0%
Identification as per IP	Complies
Appearance of solution	Complies
pH (5% solution)	6.0 - 7.5
Related Substances	Complies
Heavy metal	Max 0.003%
Chloride (Cl)	Max 0.025%
Sulphates	Max 0.0125%
Sulphated ash	Max 0.1%
Loss on drying (Over P2O5, at 1.5 to 2.7 kPa for 18 hrs)	Max 0.5%