6-Hydroxynicotinic acid
Agent Name
6-Hydroxynicotinic acid
CAS Number
5006-66-6
Formula
C6-H5-N-O3
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
1,6-Dihydro-6-oxo-3-pyridinecarboxylic acid; 2-Pyridone-5-carboxylic acid; 3-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, 1,6-dihydro-6-oxo-; Nicotinic acid, 1,6-dihydro-6-oxo- (8CI); [ChemIDplus]
Category
Pyridines
Description
Off-white powder; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Nicotinic acid (niacin or vitamin B3) is an essential human nutrient; [Wikipedia]
Comments
A skin and strong eye irritant; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
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