Inositol hexanicotinate (IHN), also known as inositol nicotinate or “no-flush niacin,” is mainly used to improve blood circulation. It is also marketed as a dietary supplement that provides niacin (vitamin B3) with fewer side effects than conventional niacin supplements. It is grouped under the following drug class(es): Vasodilating agents. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a semi-synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Inositol nicotinate and Inositol niacinate. Its PubChem CID is 3720.
Inositol hexanicotinate
| CAS No | 6556-11-2 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C42H30N6O12 |
| Molecular Weight | 810.7 g/mol |
| Synonyms | [2,3,4,5,6-pentakis(pyridine-3-carbonyloxy)cyclohexyl] pyridine-3-carboxylate |
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Inositol hexanicotinate (IHN), also known as inositol nicotinate or "no-flush niacin," is mainly used to improve blood circulation. It is also marketed as a dietary supplement that provides niacin (vitamin B3) with fewer side effects than conventional niacin supplements.
The listed CAS number is 6556-11-2.
The listed molecular formula is C42H30N6O12.
The listed molecular weight is 810.7 g/mol.
[2,3,4,5,6-pentakis(pyridine-3-carbonyloxy)cyclohexyl] pyridine-3-carboxylate.
The source lists Inositol nicotinate and Inositol niacinate.