Nicotinic Acids
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2-, 3-, or 4-Pyridinecarboxylic acids. Pyridine derivatives substituted with a carboxy group at the 2-, 3-, or 4-position. The 3-carboxy derivative (NIACIN) is active as a vitamin.
| Descriptor ID |
D009539
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| MeSH Number(s) |
D03.066.515 D03.383.725.547
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