Niacinamide IP / BP / USP
| Chemical Name | Niacinamide |
| IUPAC Name | pyridine-3-carboxamide |
| Molecular Formula | C6H6N2O |
| Molecular Weight | 122.1 |
| CAS Number | 98-92-0 |
Technical Data Sheet
| Sr. No. | Parameter | Specification | Method |
| 1 | Description | Colorless crystals or a white, Crystalline powder | By Visual Inspection |
| 2 | Identification | ||
| (A) By IR | IR absorption spectrum concordant with the Spectrum obtained with CRS. | By IR | |
| (B) Identification B | Heat about 5mg in dry tube, Pyridine is evolved. | By Chemical Analysis | |
| (C) Identification C | Boil 0.1g with 1mL of dilute sodium hydroxide solution, ammonia is evolved | By Chemical Analysis | |
| 3 | Appearance of Solution | Not more intense color than reference solution BYS7. | By Chemical Analysis |
| 4 | pH | 6.0 to 7.5 | By Chemical Analysis |
| 5 | Heavy Metal | NMT 30ppm | By Chemical Analysis |
| 6 | Chloride | NMT 250ppm | By Chemical Analysis |
| 7 | Sulphate | NMT 125ppm | By Chemical Analysis |
| 8 | Sulfated Ash | NMT 0.1% | By Chemical Analysis |
| 9 | Loss on Drying | NMT 0.5% | By Chemical Analysis |
| 10 | Related Substances | ||
| Unspecified Impurities | NMT 0.10% | By HPLC | |
| Total Impurities | NMT 0.2% | ||
| 11 | Assay By HPLC | 99.0 to 101.0% | By HPLC |
Note:
- Standard Packing Available in 25 kgs Paper Bag.
- Self-life: 5 Years from mfg. date
- Storage: Store Protected from light.
- Application: used in pharmaceutical formulation, Beauty product reduces inflammation, which may help ease redness from eczema, acne, and other inflammatory skin conditions.