Nicotinic acid. It is a precursor of the coenzymes NAD and NADP. Widely distributed in nature; appreciable amounts are found in liver , fish, yeast and cereal grains. Dietary deficiency is associated with pellagra. The term “niacin” has also been applied to nicotinamide or to other derivatives exhibiting the biological activity of nicotinic acid. Vitamin (enzyme cofactor).Appearance: White crystalline powderPurity: 99.5-100.5% (Assay by Titration)Infrared: Conforms to structureMelting Point: 234-238 °CLoss on Drying: ≤0.5%Residue on Ignition: ≤0.1%Heavy Metals (Pb): ≤0.002%Chloride (Cl-):≤0.02%Sulfate (SO42-):≤0.019%Sulfated Ash:≤0.1%Residual Solvents:Benzene: ≤0.002%Organic Volatile Impurities:To Pass USPOrganic Volatile Impurities:≤0.05%Nitro Compounds:To conform to standardYeast and Mold:≤ 100 CFU/gMicrobiologic TMC:≤1000/gStorage:Store at 4ºC.Warnings: Irritant!Meets or exceeds USP specifications
