CAS No. 51037-30-0

Batch: Purity:99.71
Acipimox Chemical Structure
Chemical Structure
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Chemical Information

CAS Number 51037-30-0
Molecular Formula

C6H6N2O3

Molecular Weight (MW) 154.12
SMILES CC1=CN=C(C=[N+]1[O-])C(=O)O

Ordering Information

Biological Activity

Acipimox is a niacin derivative and hypolipidemic agent that functions as a lipid-lowering regulator of lipolysis. It inhibits intracellular lipolysis in adipose tissue and reduces plasma free fatty acid availability. This suppression subsequently decreases hepatic triglyceride synthesis and suppresses VLDL secretion into the bloodstream. As a result, acipimox downregulates circulating triglyceride levels and alters lipid metabolic pathways to modulate systemic lipid homeostasis.

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Solubility

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All in vitro solubility values are batch-tested experimental data (non-literature values).
Solvent Solubility & Note
DMSO 31 mg/mL (201.14 mM)
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO. The recommended stock concentration is 10 mM in DMSO.)
Water Insoluble
Ethanol Insoluble
FAQ
Q: Why does a DMSO stock precipitate in media/saline?
A: It is caused by unheated aqueous media (supersaturation), local solvent shock, or incorrect mixing sequence.
How to fix it?
  • Preheat media/saline to 37°C.
  • Mix rapidly (pipette/vortex) upon addition.
  • For complex mixes, always add the aqueous phase last.
  • Re-dissolve minor precipitates with a 37°C water bath and sonication (≤30 min).

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Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.