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
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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.
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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