Properties
Description
Acipimox, soluble in DMSO and insoluble in water and ethanol, is a niacin derivative used as a hypolipidemic agent. The molecular weight of the compound is 154.1, and its molecular formula is C6H6N2O3.
Molecular Formula
C6H6N2O3
Impurities
Free from inappropriate visible particulates, foreign matter, discoloration, or other defects.
Solubility
In vitro: DMSO: 29 mg/mL (188.16 mM); Water: insoluble; Ethanol: insoluble
Identity
Confirmed by NMR/HPLC/MS.
Applications
Acipimox plays a key role in decreasing the release of free fatty acids into the bloodstream.
