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Niacinamide (Nicotinamide, Vitamin B3)

Vitamin B3 / Niacinamide
CAS 98-92-0 · Formula C6H6N2O · MW 122.12 g/mol

A water-soluble B-vitamin amide supplied for cosmetic, food-fortification, and feed formulators. Established uses include service as a cosmetic skin- and hair-conditioning agent, fortification of grain-based foods, supplementation of animal feed, and use as an ingredient in multivitamin preparations.

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HS Code
2936.29
At a Glance
Material Family
Specialty Additives
Record Type
Pure compound
Primary Role
Conditioning · Moisture Control
Solubility
≥ 100 mg/mL at 21 °C
Functional Roles
NIACINAMIDE
SMOOTHING
Industries Served
Applications & Use Cases
  • Skin & hair conditioning: cosmetic conditioning agent
  • Food fortification: enrichment of bread, flour, and grain products
  • Animal feed: nutritional supplement in animal feed
  • Supplements: ingredient in multivitamin preparations
Physical Properties
Melting Point
129–131 °C
Boiling Point
150–160 °C at 760 mmHg
Density
1.4
Solubility
≥ 100 mg/mL at 21 °C
Vapor Pressure
Vapor pressure, kPa at 35 °C: 3.1
Flash Point
182 °C
pH
10% "wt in vol" solution in water is neutral to litmus
Safety & Handling
Full SDS available on request

A grade-specific Safety Data Sheet (SDS) — with the complete hazard classification, handling precautions, and transport information — is supplied with every shipment and available on request. Confirm all safety and regulatory details against the SDS for your specific grade.

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HS / Tariff Classification
Harmonized System (HS) Code — 6-digit international heading
2936 . 29
Chapter 29
Organic chemicals
Heading 29.36
Internationally harmonized (WCO HS)
Subheading 2936.29
6-digit international code — national tariff line adds further digits
Chemical Identity
CAS Number
98-92-0
Molecular Formula
C6H6N2O
Molecular Weight
122.12 g/mol
IUPAC Name
pyridine-3-carboxamide
INCI Name
NIACINAMIDE
PubChem CID
InChI Key
DFPAKSUCGFBDDF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonyms & Trade Names
nicotinamide niacinamide 3-Pyridinecarboxamide pyridine-3-carboxamide Nicotinic acid amide Aminicotin Amixicotyn Benicot Dipegyl Papulex Pelonin amide Nicotilamide Endobion Hansamid Nicamindon Nicobion Nicofort Nikotinamid Niozymin
Full Description

Niacinamide (nicotinamide, vitamin B3, CAS 98-92-0) is the amide of nicotinic acid. Established uses include service as a cosmetic skin- and hair-conditioning agent, fortification of grain-based foods, supplementation of animal feed, and use as an ingredient in multivitamin preparations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between vitamin B3 and nicotinamide?

Nicotinamide is one form of vitamin B3 — the amide of nicotinic acid (CAS 98-92-0, formula C6H6N2O). "Vitamin B3" is the broader term covering both nicotinamide (niacinamide) and nicotinic acid (niacin). This product is the nicotinamide/niacinamide form, confirmed by CAS.

What is the difference between nicotinamide and niacinamide?

They are the same compound — niacinamide is the cosmetic/INCI name and nicotinamide is the chemical name for CAS 98-92-0. Both refer to the amide form of vitamin B3 supplied here.

What are the industrial uses of nicotinamide?

Established uses include service as a cosmetic skin- and hair-conditioning agent, fortification of grain-based foods (bread, flour, grain products), supplementation of animal feed, and use as an ingredient in multivitamin preparations. RawSource supplies it in bulk to manufacturers; grade should match the intended food, feed, or cosmetic application.

What grade and documentation does RawSource supply for nicotinamide?

RawSource supplies nicotinamide in bulk with a Certificate of Analysis and SDS. Specify your application (cosmetic, food/feed fortification, or supplement) and quantity when requesting a quote so the appropriate grade is matched; identity is confirmed against CAS 98-92-0.

What is the cost of bulk nicotinamide?

Bulk pricing depends on grade, packaging, and order volume. Contact RawSource with your target quantity for a current quote and supporting documentation.

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