Vitamin B3

Niacin, Niacinamide

Niacin

Descriptions:

Niacin belongs to vitamin B3, also known as niacin, anti-tophagous factor, molecular formula: C6H5NO2, chemical name of 3-pyridine acid, good thermal stability.Niacin appearance is white or slightly yellow crystal, soluble in water, mainly in animal viscera, muscle tissue, fruit, egg yolk also has a trace of existence, is one of 13 essential vitamins, belongs to the B group of vitamins.Niacin is mainly used as a nutrient additive in feed (water-soluble vitamin), and also used as an intermediate in food, medicine and dye.

Nicotinamide

Descriptions:

Niacinamide is niacin amide compound. White crystalline powder, odorless or almost odorless, bitter tasting, slightly wetting, soluble in water or ethanol, soluble in glycerol. Nicotinamide is an essential nutrient for mammals. Water solubility is better than niacin, but it is easy to form complex with vitamin C and agglomerate. Dosage 30 ~ mg/kg.

Applications:

Niacinamide and niacin are commonly used in most applications, and niacinamide is also produced in animals. Lack of niacinamide can cause pellagra, so niacinamide can prevent pellagra. Plays a role in the metabolism of protein and sugar, improving nutrition in humans and animals. It can be used as a nutritional additive in cosmetics.Also used in medicine and food, feed additives.