Nicotinic Acid N-Oxide

About Nicotinic Acid N-Oxide

Nicotinic Acid N-Oxide is a metabolite or degradation product of Nicotinic Acid carrying the CAS registry number 2398-81-4. The compound has the formula C6H5NO3, corresponding to a molecular weight of 139.11 g/mol. Systematically, it is named 1-oxidopyridin-1-ium-3-carboxylic acid. Common synonyms include Oxiniacic acid and Nicotinic acid 1-oxide.

The product is provided as a solid. Keep the vial tightly closed, protected from light and humidity, at the temperature stated on the Certificate of Analysis. It carries the GHS signal word “Warning” with 6 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

It is used in metabolite identification, stability-indicating method development and impurity profiling of Nicotinic Acid, as well as in QC testing and ANDA/DMF documentation. It is used across pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Available in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, Nicotinic Acid N-Oxide is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide.

Typical applications

Metabolite identification
Stability-indicating methods
Impurity profiling

Industries

Related to Nicotinic Acid

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Nicotinic Acid N-Oxide
Catalogue No.	VQ-038623
CAS Number	2398-81-4
IUPAC name	1-oxidopyridin-1-ium-3-carboxylic acid
Molecular formula	C₆H₅NO₃
Molecular weight	139.11 g/mol
Exact mass	139.0269
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	FJCFFCXMEXZEIM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C1=CC(=C[N+](=C1)[O-])C(=O)O
PubChem CID	16976

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	-0.6
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 3
TPSA	62.8 Å²
Synonyms	Oxiniacic acid, Nicotinic acid 1-oxide, 3-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, 1-oxide, Nicotinic acid oxide, Acido oxiniacico, Acide oxiniacique, Acidum oxiniacicum, N-Hydroxynicotinic acid, 3-Pyridinecarboxylic acid oxide, 3-Carboxypyridine N-oxide, Pyridine-3-carboxylic acid N-oxide, 3-Pyridinecarboxylic acid 1-oxide

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed
H312Harmful in contact with skin
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H332Harmful if inhaled
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P270, P271, P280, P301 + P317, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P317, P319, P321, P330, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P403 + P233, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Nicotinic Acid N-Oxide?

The CAS Registry Number of Nicotinic Acid N-Oxide is 2398-81-4. It is also known as Oxiniacic acid, Nicotinic acid 1-oxide, 3-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, 1-oxide.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Nicotinic Acid N-Oxide?

Nicotinic Acid N-Oxide has the molecular formula C6H5NO3 and a molecular weight of 139.11 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 1-oxidopyridin-1-ium-3-carboxylic acid.

What is Nicotinic Acid N-Oxide used for?

Nicotinic Acid N-Oxide is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Nicotinic Acid. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of Nicotinic Acid N-Oxide can I order?

We supply Nicotinic Acid N-Oxide in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Nicotinic Acid N-Oxide?

Yes. Every lot of Nicotinic Acid N-Oxide is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Nicotinic Acid N-Oxide be shipped internationally?

Yes. Nicotinic Acid N-Oxide is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.