Chemical identity
Nicotinic Acid N-Oxide
CAS 2398-81-4 · C6H5NO3
01Identity
Identifiers and names for this exact compound. Empty fields are left unassigned.
| Lazychem ID | LC-23382 |
|---|---|
| PubChem CID | 16976 |
| Name | Nicotinic Acid N-Oxide |
| CAS RN | 2398-81-4 |
| Molecular formula | C6H5NO3 |
| Molecular weight | 139.11 g/mol |
| IUPAC name | 3-Carboxypyridine 1-oxide |
| InChIKey | FJCFFCXMEXZEIM-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
02Structure identifiers

Structure facts for this exact identity.
| Molecular formula | C6H5NO3 |
|---|---|
| InChIKey | FJCFFCXMEXZEIM-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| Ring count | 1 |
| Defined stereocentres | 0 |
| Unassigned stereocentres | 0 |
| SMILES | C1=CC(=C[N+](=C1)[O-])C(=O)O |
|---|---|
| InChI | InChI=1S/C6H5NO3/c8-6(9)5-2-1-3-7(10)4-5/h1-4H,(H,8,9) |
03India status for this compound
These results apply only to this exact compound name and CAS number. Confirm the current official instruments before making a regulatory decision.
| NDPS / RCS | NOT FOUND IN REVIEWED ENTRIES | CAS 2398-81-4 was not found in the reviewed exact-identity entries. Generic, class, analogue, salt and isomer provisions were not evaluated. |
|---|---|---|
| SCOMET | NOT FOUND IN REVIEWED CAS ENTRIES | CAS 2398-81-4 was not found in the reviewed exact-CAS mapping. Generic and analogue entries were not evaluated. |
- Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, ScheduleDepartment of Revenue, Government of India · source version 1985-09-16
- Controlled-substances notifications and amendmentsDepartment of Revenue, Government of India · source version 2026-03-11
- Appendix 3, SCOMET ListDirectorate General of Foreign Trade, Government of India · source version 2024-09-02
04Names and relationships
Associated parent compound
Nicotinic Acid
View API and impurity familyOther names
- Oxiniacic Acid
- Nicotinic acid N-oxide
- Nicotinic acid 1-oxide
- 3-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, 1-oxide
- Nicotinic acid oxide
- Acido oxiniacico
- Acide oxiniacique
- N-Hydroxynicotinic acid
- 3-Carboxypyridine N-oxide
- Acidum oxiniacicum
- 3-Pyridinecarboxylic acid oxide
05Documented history
Dated discovery, occurrence, use and issue claims are published only when a suitable primary or government source is available.
No verified discovery, first report, occurrence, use or issue event is currently available for this identity.
06Sources
- S01PubChem compound record, CID 16976
Names and machine-readable chemical identity properties.
- S02NCBI website and molecular data policies
Reuse policy for NCBI molecular data. This page does not reproduce vendor descriptions or contributed narrative text.
- S03Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, Schedule
Department of Revenue, Government of India. Used for the exact-compound India status shown on this page.
- S04Controlled-substances notifications and amendments
Department of Revenue, Government of India. Used for the exact-compound India status shown on this page.
- S05Appendix 3, SCOMET List
Directorate General of Foreign Trade, Government of India. Used for the exact-compound India status shown on this page.
