A7856
Acipimox
≥99% (TLC)
Synonym(s):
2-Carboxy-5-methylpyrazine 4-oxide, 5-Methylpyrazinecarboxylic acid 4-oxide
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About This Item
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C6H6N2O3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
154.12
EC Number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352205
NACRES:
NA.79
Quality Level
Assay
≥99% (TLC)
form
powder
color
off-white to faint yellow
mp
177-180 °C
storage temp.
2-8°C
InChI
1S/C6H6N2O3/c1-4-2-7-3-5(6(9)10)8(4)11/h2-3H,1H3,(H,9,10)
InChI key
DNRXJHATQULEHC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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Biochem/physiol Actions
Acipimox, also known as olbemox, is a nicotinic acid analog. It functions as an anti-lipolytic drug and vasodilator. Acipimox may be used in various metabolic studies involving insulin and ghrelin. It lowers total cholesterol and total triglycerides, which helps in the treatment of hyperlipidemia.
Niacin-derived, vasodilator studied for its lipid-lowering effect.
Storage Class Code
11 - Combustible Solids
WGK
WGK 3
Flash Point(F)
Not applicable
Flash Point(C)
Not applicable
Personal Protective Equipment
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
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