CAS No. 1986-81-8
Batch:
Purity:99.91
Chemical Structure
Check the
Nicotinamide N-oxide
product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.
| CAS Number | 1986-81-8 | |
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| Molecular Formula |
C6H6N2O2 |
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| Molecular Weight (MW) | 138.12 | |
| SMILES | C1=CC(=C[N+](=C1)[O-])C(=O)N |
Nicotinamide N-oxide is an endogenous metabolite of nicotinamide, a vital precursor for nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) biosynthesis in mammalian systems. Formed through hepatic enzymatic oxidation during systemic pyridine turnover, this metabolite plays a role in regulating nicotinamide salvage pathways and intracellular redox homeostasis. Alterations in its production impact downstream cellular energy metabolism and metabolic phenotypes.
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Concentration
Volume
Mass
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1 mg | 5 mg | 10 mg |
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Batch:
All in vitro solubility values are batch-tested experimental data (non-literature values).
| Solvent | Solubility & Note |
|---|---|
| DMSO |
8 mg/mL
(57.92 mM)
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO. The recommended stock concentration is 10 mM in DMSO.) |
| Water | 9 mg/mL |
| DMSO |
7 mg/mL
(50.68 mM)
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO. The recommended stock concentration is 10 mM in DMSO.) |
| Ethanol | Insoluble |
| DMSO |
4 mg/mL
(28.96 mM)
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO. The recommended stock concentration is 10 mM in DMSO.) |
| Water | 4 mg/mL |
| Ethanol | Insoluble |
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).
Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.