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Nicotinamide, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Nicotinamide is a building block (active component) of coenzymes nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD) and nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phopshate (NADP). It may be used as a substrate of nicotinamide phosphoribosyltransferase (NAMPT, EC 2.4.2.12), the rate-limiting enzyme for NAD(+) biosynthesis and an important signaling molecule. It is an amide derivative of vitamin B3 and a PARP inhibitor.
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Nicotinamide is a building block (active component) of coenzymes nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD) and nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phopshate (NADP). It may be used as a substrate of nicotinamide phosphoribosyltransferase (NAMPT, EC 2.4.2.12), the rate-limiting enzyme for NAD(+) biosynthesis and an important signaling molecule. It is an amide derivative of vitamin B3 and a PARP inhibitor.
Solubility
Soluble in water, ethanol , glycerol, DMSO , methanol, butanol and chloroform. Slightly soluble in ether.
Notes
Stable under recommended storage conditions. Incompatible with oxidizing agents.
Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 128°C to 132°C |
Flash Point | 182°C (360°F) |
Assay Percent Range | 99% |
Odor | Odorless |
Quantity | 100 g |
Beilstein | 383619 |
Merck Index | 14,6523 |
Formula Weight | 122.13 |
Percent Purity | 99% |
Chemical Name or Material | Nicotinamide |
Safety and Handling
- Nicotinamide
- Warning
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : nicotinamide
RUO – Research Use Only
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