Molekula
N,N-Diethylnicotinamide (Nikethamide Ph.Eur)
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N,N-Diethylnicotinamide (Nikethamide Ph.Eur) is a pharmaceutical intermediate used in the synthesis of nicotinamide derivatives and as a stimulant in certain medical applications. It is a white to off-white crystalline powder with a molecular formula of C10H14N2O and a molecular weight of 178.23 g/mol. CAS number: 59-26-7. Store at ambient temperature. Signal word: Danger. Molekula supplies N,N-Diethylnicotinamide (Nikethamide Ph.Eur) from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Pricing & pack sizes
On backorder — expected to ship by 24 November 2026
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100 g — £88.80 per pack ex VAT · £106.56 inc. VAT
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Colourless to light yellow oily liquid |
| Refractive Index | 1.524 - 1.526 (at 20°C) |
| Water | ≤ 0.5% |
| Heavy metals | ≤ 0.001% |
| pH | 6.0 - 7.8 |
| Specific Gravity | 1.058 - 1.066 |
| Specification | Conforms to Pharma Spec |
| Solubility | Miscible with water and alcohol |
| Assay | 99.0 - 101.0% |
| Sulphated Ash | ≤ 0.1% |
| Individual impurity | ≤ 0.1% |
| Identification (IR) | Conforms to Reference |
| Solidification Point | 22 - 24°C |
| Ethylnicotinamide | ≤ 1.0% |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Flash Point | 113 °C |
| Transport Class | 6.1 |
| Packing Group | III |
| Acidity | Acid |
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 35114958 |
| CAS Number | 59-26-7 |
| IUPAC Name | N,N-diethylpyridine-3-carboxamide |
| EC Number | 200-418-5 |
| Molecular Formula | C10H14N2O |
| Molecular Weight | 178.23 |
| Exact Mass | 178.1106 |
| SMILES | CCN(CC)C(=O)C1=CN=CC=C1 |
| InChIKey | NCYVXEGFNDZQCU-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C10H14N2O/c1-3-12(4-2)10(13)9-6-5-7-11-8-9/h5-8H,3-4H2,1-2H3 |
| PubChem CID | 5497 |
| UN Number | UN2810 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| HTS Code | 29333992 |
| Tariff Code | 2933399990 |
Safety & GHS
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Toxic
GHS06
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Health Hazard
GHS07
Hazard statements
- H301 Toxic if swallowed
- H315 Causes skin irritation
- H319 Causes serious eye irritation
- H335 May cause respiratory irritation
Precautionary statements
- P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P301+310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician
- P304+340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing
- P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
- P309+311 IF exposed or you feel unwell: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Available in English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish.
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
Enter a lot or batch number to retrieve the CoA for that specific batch. We can generate one from spec data if no PDF is on file.
Quality certificates
Molekula Group is certified to ISO 9001:2015 (quality) and ISO 14001:2015 (environmental management), audited by a UKAS-accredited body. Both certificates are valid to 17 May 2028.
Synonyms
- Carditonic
- Corethamid
- Diaethylamidum acidi nicotinici
- N,N-DIETHYLNICOTINAMIDE
- N,N-diethylpyridine-3-carboxamide
- Nicethamide
- Nicethamidum
- Nikethamide
- Nikethyl
- Niquetamida
Frequently asked questions
What is N,N-Diethylnicotinamide (Nikethamide Ph.Eur) used for?
It is primarily used as a respiratory stimulant in pharmaceutical applications, particularly in the treatment of respiratory depression.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of N,N-Diethylnicotinamide?
The formula is C10H14N2O with a molecular weight of 178.23 g/mol.
How should N,N-Diethylnicotinamide be stored?
It should be stored at ambient temperature, protected from light and moisture.
What grade of N,N-Diethylnicotinamide is available?
Available as Ph.Eur grade, meeting European Pharmacopoeia specifications.
Can Molekula supply N,N-Diethylnicotinamide in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply this compound in bulk quantities—please contact our sales team for details.
What documentation comes with an order of N,N-Diethylnicotinamide?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS), compliant with regulatory standards.
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