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Nicotinyl Tartrate

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Nicotinyl tartrate is the tartrate salt of nicotinyl alcohol (pyridylcarbinol), a niacin derivative used pharmacologically as a vasodilator. It is a synthetically produced compound.

Also known as 3-Hydroxypyridinium hydrogen [R-(R*,R*)]-tartrate, 3-Hydroxypyridinium hydrogen tartrate
INCI name Nicotinyl Tartrate
CAS number 100-55-0
EC number 228-199-1
CosIng ID 35504
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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