VITAMIN B3 - NICOTINAMIDE (NIACINAMIDE)

Product Overview

Water-Soluble Vitamin B3 | USP/EP | Non-Flushing | Fortification & Supplement | Food Grade

Nicotinamide (also called Niacinamide; CAS 98-92-0) is the amide form of Vitamin B3, supplied as a white or almost-white crystalline powder at an assay of 98.5–101.5% (USP) / 99.0–101.0% (EP). It is a highly water-soluble, essential vitamin used across food fortification and supplement manufacturing.

Nicotinamide is the preferred form of Vitamin B3 for most food and supplement applications for one practical reason: unlike nicotinic acid (niacin), it does not cause the skin-flushing reaction associated with niacin. This makes it the go-to B3 source for multivitamins, energy formulas, and fortified foods where flushing would be an unwanted consumer effect. As a B-vitamin it plays a central role in energy-yielding metabolism, nervous-system function, and the maintenance of normal skin.

Key Properties

• Product Name: Nicotinamide (Niacinamide / Vitamin B3)
• CAS Number: 98-92-0 | Formula: C₆H₆N₂O (MW 122.13)
• Standard: USP / EP
• Assay: 98.5–101.5% (USP) / 99.0–101.0% (EP)
• Appearance: White/almost-white crystalline powder
• Particle Size: ≥99% through US Mesh 40
• Packing: 25 kg carton | Storage: Cool, dry

How Food & Beverage Manufacturers Use This Ingredient

Vitamin B3 (Nicotinamide) is used by manufacturers as a fortification vitamin and supplement active. Typical applications include:

• Multivitamin & B-Complex Supplement Manufacturing: An essential component of B-complex, multivitamin, and daily-wellness formulations in tablet, capsule, and powder form — its non-flushing profile makes it the default B3 source.
• Energy & Metabolism Product Manufacturing: Formulated into energy, metabolism, and pre-workout products for its role in energy-yielding metabolism.
• Fortified Food Manufacturing: Added to breakfast cereals, flour, and grain-based foods in mandatory or voluntary micronutrient fortification programs, where its high water solubility supports even distribution.
• Fortified Beverage Manufacturing: Dissolved into functional drinks, energy drinks, and drink powders as a water-soluble B-vitamin with accurate, uniform dosing.
• Infant & Clinical Nutrition Manufacturing: Used as a regulated B3 source in infant formula, medical foods, and oral nutritional supplements.

Key Features

• Non-Flushing B3: Does not cause the skin flush associated with nicotinic acid — the preferred B3 for food and multivitamin use
• USP/EP Pharmacopoeial Purity: 98.5–101.5% assay with tight impurity control — documentation standard for regulated manufacturing
• Highly Water-Soluble: Integrates cleanly into both dry blends and liquid beverages with uniform dosing
• Free-Flowing, Blend-Ready: ≥99% through Mesh 40 with controlled bulk/tap density for consistent blending and tabletting
• Comprehensive Safety Testing: Heavy metals within tight limits; E. coli negative

Technical Specifications

• Assay: 98.5–101.5% (USP) / 99.0–101.0% (EP)
• Melting Point: 128–131°C
• pH (5% solution): 6.0–7.5
• Loss on Drying: ≤0.5%
• Residue on Ignition: ≤0.1%
• Total Impurities: ≤0.2%
• Heavy Metals: ≤20 ppm
• Lead: ≤1.0 ppm
• Arsenic: ≤1.0 ppm
• Mercury: ≤0.1 ppm
• Bulk / Tap Density: ≥0.4 / ≥0.6 g/mL
• Particle Size: ≥99% through Mesh 40
• Packing: 25 kg carton
• Manufacturer: Anhui Redpont

Regulatory Note

Vitamin B3 is a regulated nutritive substance with FSANZ permitted-use levels and (for supplements) TGA requirements. Buyers are responsible for permitted-use levels and label declarations in their finished product.