| Product Name: | Nicotinic acid | Other Name: | 3-Pyridinecarboxylic acid;Nicotinic acid;Akotin;Efacin;Niacin;Nicodelmine;Niconacid;Nico-Span;Nicotinipca;Nicyl;β-Pyridinecarboxylic acid;Nicosan 3;Nicacid;Nicangin;Daskil;Linic;Nicolar;3-Carboxylpyridine;3-Carboxypyridine;Pellagrin;Pelonin;Apelagrin;Nyclin;3-Pyridylcarboxylic acid;SR 4390;Niaspan;Enduracin;Slo-niacin;Niacor;Nicobid;Wampocap;Niac;NSC 169454;E 375;CaRo 03;Microvit B3 Promix Niacin;Vitamin B3;NiaShure;Disperse NNO;Bovi-Niacin;Vitamin B3 (niacin);Vitamin B3 (nicotinic acid);Pyridine-3-carboxylic acid;123574-58-3;1580002-26-1 |
| CAS No.: | 59-67-6 | Molecular Formula: | C6H5NO2 |
| InChIKeys: | InChIKey=PVNIIMVLHYAWGP-UHFFFAOYSA-N | Molecular Weight: | 123.10900 |
| Exact Mass: | 123.11 | EC Number: | 200-441-0 |
| HScode: | 29362990 | Categories: | Vitamins and Minerals Medicines |
| PSA: | 50.19000 | XLogP3: | 0.77980 |
| Appearance: | Nicotinic acid is an odorless white crystalline powder with a feebly acid taste. pH (saturated aqueous solution) 2.7. pH (1.3% solution) 3-3.5. (NTP, 1992) | Density: | 3 @ Temp: 25 °C”>1.473 g/cm3 @ Temp: 25 °C |
| Melting Point: | 236.6 °C | Boiling Point: | 166 °C @ Press: 0.6 Torr |
| Flash Point: | 182ºC | Refractive Index: | 1.466 (20ºC) |
| Water Solubility: | H2O: 1000 g/L (20 ºC) | Storage Conditions: | 0-6ºC |
| Vapor Pressure: | 5.70X10-6 mm Hg at 25 deg C (est) | Toxicity: | LD50 s.c. in rats: 5 g/kg (Brazda, Coulson) |
| Explosive limit: | Explosive limits , vol% in air: 25 – ? | Odor: | Odorless |
| Taste: | Sour taste | PH: | pH = 2.7 (saturated aq soln) |
| PKA: | 4.75(at 25 °C) |
Classification of the substance or mixture
Eye irritation, Category 2
GHS label elements, including precautionary statements
| Pictogram(s) |  |
|---|---|
| Signal word |
Warning |
| Hazard statement(s) |
H319 Causes serious eye irritation |
| Precautionary statement(s) | |
| Prevention |
P264 Wash … thoroughly after handling. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection/… |
| Response |
P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. |
| Storage |
none |
| Disposal |
none |
Other hazards which do not result in classification
no data available
Precautions for safe handling
NO open flames. Prevent deposition of dust. Closed system, dust explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting. Handling in a well ventilated place. Wear suitable protective clothing. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols. Use non-sparking tools. Prevent fire caused by electrostatic discharge steam.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Store in an area without drain or sewer access. Separated from strong acids, bases and oxidants.