Nicotinamide

from source

C6H6N2O · 122.12 g/mol

niacinamide · beta-pyridinecarboxamide · niacin · Vi-Nicotyl

What is Nicotinamide?

The amide form of vitamin B3, used in skin creams as niacinamide. Unlike niacin it does not cause the flushing that a large dose of B3 can bring on. Found in breakfast cereal. from source

CategoryNutrient

Chemical familyAmides

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Fig. 1 · 2D structure RDKit

SMILESC1=CC(=CN=C1)C(=O)N

Where you'll find it

Breakfast cerealwhat else is in it →Skincarewhat else is in it →

Curated by MoleculeFinder from source

Relative acute toxicity from source

Animal study data · LD50

Reported LD50: 3,500 mg/kg · very low toxicity
Species: rat
Route: oral

An LD50 describes acute toxicity under experimental conditions and is not a safe or dangerous dose for a person.

Toxicity & hazards

Toxicity · LD50

3,500 mg/kg · very low toxicity · LD50 rat oral from source

3 more reported values

2,500 mg/kgLD50 · oral · mouse
1,680 mg/kgLD50 · other · rat
2,050 mg/kgLD50 · other · mouse

WarningIrritantH315, H319, H335from source

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Where Nicotinamide leads

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Nicotinamide vs Nicotinic acid

Sources & methodology

PubChem CID: 936
Wikidata: Q192423
Structure: PubChem → RDKit
LD50: PubChem
Similar molecules: MoleculeFinder fingerprint similarity
Everyday relationships: MoleculeFinder editorial curation
Data refreshed: October 19, 2026

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