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A water-soluble vitamin of the B complex occurring in various animal and plant tissues. It is required by the body for the formation of coenzymes NAD and NADP. It has PELLAGRA-curative, vasodilating, and antilipemic properties.

Also Known As:

Nicotinic Acid; Nicotinate; Wampocap; 3 Pyridinecarboxylic Acid; 3-Pyridinecarboxylic Acid; Enduracin; Induracin; Lithium Nicotinate; Niacin Aluminum Salt; Niacin Ammonium Salt; Niacin Calcium Salt; Niacin Cobalt (2+) Salt; Niacin Copper (2+) Salt; Niacin Hydrochloride; Niacin Iron (2+) Salt; Niacin Lithium Salt; Niacin Lithium Salt, Hemihydrate; Niacin Magnesium Salt; Niacin Manganese (2+) Salt; Niacin Potassium Salt; Niacin Sodium Salt; Niacin Tartrate; Niacin Tosylate; Niacin Zinc Salt; Nicamin; Nico-400; Nicobid; Nicocap; Nicolar; Aluminum Salt, Niacin; Hydrochloride, Niacin; Nico 400; Nico400; Nicotinate, Lithium; Potassium Salt, Niacin; Sodium Salt, Niacin; Tartrate, Niacin; Tosylate, Niacin

Pharmalogical Action Categories:

Hypolipidemic Agents
Vasodilator Agents
Vitamin B Complex

Heterocyclic Compounds: 198
- 1-Ring Heterocyclic Compounds
  - Pyridines: 88
    - Nicotinic Acids: 13
      - Niacin: 3030
- Heterocyclic Acids
  - Nicotinic Acids: 13
    - Niacin: 3030

H 394-84

Bio-Agent Context: Research Results