Niacin
A form of vitamin B3 used both as a nutritional supplement and, at higher doses, as a medication to lower triglycerides and raise HDL (good) cholesterol. It has also been studied for its role in supporting nerve function and skin health.
Molecular Weight
123.1100 g/mol
LogP
0.40
TPSA
50.20 Ų
Lipinski RO5
Pass
Therapeutic Areas
Mechanism of Action
Serves as an essential micronutrient cofactor in various enzymatic reactions and metabolic processes. Supplementation corrects deficiency states and supports normal physiological function.
Pharmacokinetics (PK)
Pharmacodynamics (PD)
Serves as an essential micronutrient cofactor in various enzymatic reactions and metabolic processes. Supplementation corrects deficiency states and supports normal physiological function.
2D Structure
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SMILES
O=C(O)c1cccnc1
InChI
InChI=1S/C6H5NO2/c8-6(9)5-2-1-3-7-4-5/h1-4H,(H,8,9)
Molecular Formula
C6H5NO2
HBD / HBA
1 / 3
Rotatable Bonds
1
Heavy Atoms
9
No targets recorded
Target interaction data is not yet available for this drug.
No interactions recorded
Drug interaction data is not yet available for this compound.
No side effects recorded
Side effect data is not yet available for this drug.
Frequently Asked Questions
A form of vitamin B3 used both as a nutritional supplement and, at higher doses, as a medication to lower triglycerides and raise HDL (good) cholesterol. It has also been studied for its role in supporting nerve function and skin health.
Serves as an essential micronutrient cofactor in various enzymatic reactions and metabolic processes. Supplementation corrects deficiency states and supports normal physiological function.
Yes, Niacin is an approved drug. It has reached clinical phase 4. It is classified as a Small molecule.
References & Data Sources
- ChEMBL — European Bioinformatics Institute (EBI). CHEMBL573. Open-access bioactivity database.
- PubChem — National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). CID 938. Chemical information database.
Data aggregated from publicly available pharmacological databases. Last updated 2026-03-28.
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