01 n. An organic acid (C6H5NO2), a carboxylated derivative of pyridine, obtained by the oxidation of nicotine; called also niacin and antipellagr…
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An organic acid (C6H5NO2), a carboxylated derivative of pyridine, obtained by the oxidation of nicotine; called also niacin and antipellagra vitamin, and vitamin B5. Chemically it is 3-pyridinecarboxylic acid.(Chem.) Also: niacin, antipellagra vitamin, vitamin B<sub>5</sub>
Syn.
3-pyridinecarboxylic acid, niacin, antipellagra vitamin.