Cat Number: API6556112

Inositol nicotinate

CAS Number

6556-11-2

Description

Myo-Inositol hexanicotinate has been used as a niacin source. Although some studies have shown it to reduce levels of serum fatty acids, other studies have shown that there is no reduction of total cholesterol, LDL-C, HDL-C or triglycerides. Inositol niacinate is an nicotinate conjugate of myo-inositol, an structural basis for a number of secondary messengers.

MolecularWeight

810.721

MolecularFormula

C42H30N6O12

Storage

Store at room temperature

MeltingPoint

254-256ºC

BoilingPoint

897.0±65.0 ℃ at 760 mmHg

Density

1.5±0.1 g/cm³