Monday, April 7, 2014

Melt Niacin

Niacin often comes in tablet form.


Niacin, also known as nicotinic acid or vitamin B3, is a crucial nutrient that helps the body create "good" HDL cholesterol. Niacin's melting point is 458 degrees Farenheit, making the vitamin difficult to melt. If you need a liquid solution of niacin, it may be easiest to dissolve niacin in water.


Instructions


Melting Niacin in an Oil Bath


1. Wear safety goggles.


2. Pour soybean oil into a heat-resistant container. If the heat source is a Bunsen burner, the container should be heat-resistant borosilicate.


3. Place the container over a heat source. Use tongs to hold the container to avoid burning.


4. Heat the sample until the oil reaches 237 degrees Celcius, niacin's melting point.


Dissolving Niacin


5. Remove any outside film that may be covering niacin tablets.


6. Chop the niacin into little pieces.


7. Place in warm but not hot water, and stir. The solubility of niacin is 18 grams per liter at standard temperature and pressure.









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