Molekula
Niacinamide (Vitamin B3)
Supplying 4,500+ customers in over 80 countries
ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 14001:2015 certified · Supplying laboratories and industry since 2000 · Listed pack sizes are a starting point — we manufacture, source and repack to the quantity you need
Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) is a water-soluble form of vitamin B3 used in skincare for its anti-inflammatory, barrier-strengthening, and pigment-lightening properties, as well as in nutritional supplements and pharmaceuticals. It has a CAS number of 98-92-0, molecular formula C6H6N2O, and a molecular weight of 122.12. It is stored at ambient conditions, with a signal word of Warning for safety handling. Molekula supplies Niacinamide from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Pricing & pack sizes
Pack sizes & pricing
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Specifications
Specifications available on request — see Documents below or contact our sales team.
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Flash Point | 150 °C |
| Acidity | Neutral |
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Colorless crystalline solid |
| Odour | Odorless |
| Melting Point | 130 °C |
| Boiling Point | 157 °C at 5.00E-04 mm Hg |
| Density | 1.400 g/cm³ at 25 °C |
| Water Solubility | 500 g/L at 25 °C |
| Solubility (other solvents) | Soluble in butanol, chloroform |
| Vapour Pressure | 3.1 kPa at 35 °C |
| Refractive Index | 1.466 |
| pKa | pKa = 3.35 (at 20 °C) |
| log P (octanol/water) | -0.37 |
Source: PubChem CID 936 (HSDB, DrugBank, ICSC)
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 90037029 |
| CAS Number | 98-92-0 |
| IUPAC Name | pyridine-3-carboxamide |
| EC Number | 202-713-4 |
| Molecular Formula | C6H6N2O |
| Molecular Weight | 122.12 |
| Exact Mass | 122.048 |
| SMILES | C1=CC(=CN=C1)C(=O)N |
| InChIKey | DFPAKSUCGFBDDF-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C6H6N2O/c7-6(9)5-2-1-3-8-4-5/h1-4H,(H2,7,9) |
| PubChem CID | 936 |
| REACH Code | Y113 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| HTS Code | 2936.29.50.50 |
| Tariff Code | 2936290000 |
Safety & GHS
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Health Hazard
GHS07
Hazard statements
- 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
- P302+352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with soap and water
- 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
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Available in English, French, German, Italian, 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.
Synonyms
- 3-Pyridinecarboxamide
- Aminicotin
- Amixicotyn
- Benicot
- Dipegyl
- niacinamide
- Nicofort
- nicotinamide
- Nicotinic acid amide
- pyridine-3-carboxamide
Frequently asked questions
What is niacinamide commonly used for in industrial or cosmetic applications?
Niacinamide is widely used in skincare for its brightening, anti-inflammatory, and barrier-supporting properties, as well as in food supplements, pharmaceuticals, and as a precursor for nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD).
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of niacinamide?
The chemical formula is **C6H6N2O** and the molecular weight is **122.12 g/mol**.
How should niacinamide be stored?
Store niacinamide at **ambient temperature** in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight and moisture.
What grades of niacinamide does Molekula supply?
Molekula supplies **pharmaceutical-grade, cosmetic-grade, and food-grade niacinamide**, depending on your application requirements.
Can Molekula supply niacinamide in bulk quantities?
Yes, Molekula offers niacinamide in **bulk quantities** (minimum order quantities vary by grade—contact us for details).
What documentation comes with a niacinamide order?
Each order includes a **Certificate of Analysis (CoA)**, Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), and, if applicable, a **Certificate of Conformity (CoC) for food/pharma grades**.
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