NIACIN
UNII 2679MF687A

Substance Identification & Data

This profile provides standardized clinical and technical data for Niacin, uniquely identified by the FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII) 2679MF687A.

Technical mappings include the Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) Registry Number 59-67-6 and the RxNorm Concept ID (RxCUI) 7393. Explore the sections below for detailed nomenclature and a complete directory of NDC-listed products containing this ingredient.

FDA UNII Code
2679MF687A
CAS Registry Number
59-67-6
RxNorm Concept ID

Detailed Substance Profile

Preferred Name
NIACIN
Official standardized name for this substance within the FDA UNII nomenclature system.
Molecular Formula
2679MF687A
The specific atomic composition represented as a molecular structure string.
InChIKey
C6H5NO2
International Chemical Identifier digital signature for unique molecular identification.
SMILES String
PVNIIMVLHYAWGP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Line notation for describing the chemical structure and connectivity of atoms.
NCI Thesaurus
National Cancer Institute reference terminology for clinical and research data.
PubChem CID
Unique identification number in the NCBI database of chemical substances.
INN ID
373
Sequential identifier assigned via the WHO International Nonproprietary Name program.
Substance Type
chemical
ISO 11238 classification category (e.g., Chemical, Polymer, Protein).
Ingredient Role
c1cc(cnc1)C(=O)O

Synonyms and Nomenclature

This section provides a complete list of nomenclature and identifier mappings for Niacin. Identifiers are organized into official regulatory terms, commercial trade names, and technical systematic synonyms used to ensure accurate identification across clinical pharmaceutical databases, regulatory filings, and electronic health records.

FDA Official Name

NIACIN
NICOTINIC ACID

Common Names & Synonyms

ACIDUM NICOTINICUM [WHO-IP LATIN]
ADVICOR COMPONENT NIACIN
METHYL NICOTINATE IMPURITY A [EP IMPURITY]
NIACIN [FCC]
NIACIN [HSDB]
NIACIN [ORANGE BOOK]
NIACIN [USP MONOGRAPH]
NIACIN [USP-RS]
NIACIN [VANDF]
NIACIN EXTENDED RELEASE
NICOTINIC ACID [EMA EPAR]
NICOTINIC ACID [EP IMPURITY]
NICOTINIC ACID [EP MONOGRAPH]
NICOTINIC ACID [INN]
NICOTINIC ACID [JAN]
NICOTINIC ACID [MART.]
NICOTINIC ACID [MI]
NICOTINIC ACID [VANDF]
NICOTINIC ACID [WHO-DD]
NICOTINIC ACID [WHO-IP]
SIMCOR COMPONENT NIACIN
VITAMIN B3
VITAMIN B3 [VANDF]

Brand / Trade Names

NIACOR
NIASPAN
NICOLAR
WAMPOCAP

Systematic Nomenclature

3-PYRIDINECARBOXYLIC ACID
VITAMIN B-3

Technical Codes

NSC-169454

NDC Products Containing NIACIN

This unique ingredient identifier is listed as an ingredient or substance in the following products in the NDC directory: