NaC5H3N4O3

NaC5H3N4O3 is a chemical compound with the molecular formula C5H3N4O3. It is a derivative of nicotinic acid, also known as niacin or vitamin B3. The compound is characterized by its heterocyclic structure, which includes a pyridine ring substituted with carboxylic acid and amide groups. NaC5H3N4O3 is a sodium salt of nicotinic acid, formed by the replacement of the hydrogen atom in the carboxylic acid group with a sodium ion. This compound is often used in the pharmaceutical industry as a precursor in the synthesis of various nicotinic acid derivatives. It is also used in the production of certain vitamins and nutritional supplements. The compound is typically synthesized through chemical reactions involving nicotinic acid and sodium hydroxide. NaC5H3N4O3 is soluble in water and has a molar mass of approximately 174.11 g/mol. It is a white to off-white crystalline powder at room temperature. The compound is stable under normal conditions but may decompose upon exposure to high temperatures or strong acids.