Niacinamide
Introduction
Niacinamide, also known as Nicotinamide, is a water-soluble form of Vitamin B3 (Niacin) and an essential nutritional factor for animals. It is a precursor of the coenzymes NAD (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide) and NADP (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate), which are involved in numerous metabolic reactions related to energy production and nutrient utilization.
In animal nutrition, Niacinamide is widely used as a feed-grade vitamin source to help meet animals’ Vitamin B3 requirements. Adequate supplementation supports normal energy metabolism, growth and development, tissue maintenance, and overall physiological performance.
CAS
98-92-0 — Nicotinamide (Niacinamide)
Molecular Formula
C6H6N2O
Structural Formula
C6H6N2O
Physicochemical Properties
Niacinamide is a white crystalline powder with good water solubility. It is also soluble in ethanol and glycerol. Compared with nicotinic acid, niacinamide is generally well suited for nutritional applications and is relatively stable under normal storage conditions.
The product should be protected from excessive light, heat, and moisture during storage and handling to help maintain its quality and vitamin activity.
Application
Niacinamide is widely used as a Vitamin B3 feed additive in poultry, swine, livestock, ruminants, and other animal nutrition applications.
As a component of NAD and NADP, Niacinamide plays an important role in energy metabolism, carbohydrate, protein, and lipid metabolism, as well as various cellular oxidation-reduction reactions.
Adequate Niacinamide supplementation helps:
- Support energy and nutrient metabolism
- Maintain normal carbohydrate, protein, and lipid metabolism
- Support healthy growth and development
- Help maintain healthy skin and epithelial tissues
- Support normal digestive and physiological functions
- Help prevent Vitamin B3 deficiency
- Support normal cellular metabolism and tissue maintenance
- Contribute to overall animal health and production performance
Niacinamide is therefore an important ingredient in animal feed, vitamin premixes, compound feed, and nutritional supplements.
