| Synonyms | Nicotinamide riboside; SRT647; SRT-647; SRT 647; Nicotinamide Riboside Triflate |
| Keywords | Anti-aging, Nicotinamide Riboside, NAD, lipid metabolism |
| Related products | Retinoic Acid, Vitamin A, Vitamin AD3 |
| Product Name | Nicotinamide Riboside Chloride (NIAGEN) |
| CAS Registry Number | 23111-00-4 |
| Molecular Formula | C11H15ClN2O5 |
| Molecular Weight | 290.7 g/mol |
| Appearance | White powder |
| Shelf life | 2 years |
| Functions | The molecule is bioavailable to the brain and may provide neuroprotective effects by stimulating NAD synthesis in the brain. |
Nicotinamide Riboside Chloride (NIAGEN) is the chloride salt form of nicotinamide riboside(NR). NR is a new form of pyridine-nucleoside of vitamin B3 that functions as a precursor to nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide(NAD) or NAD+. NIAGEN is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) in the United States for use in food products.
Nicotinamide riboside chloride is a crystal form of Nicotinamide riboside (NR) chloride. Nicotinamide riboside chloride increases NAD[+] levels and activates SIRT1 and SIRT3, culminating in enhanced oxidative metabolism and protection against high-fat diet-induced metabolic abnormalities. Nicotinamide riboside chloride is used in dietary supplements.
