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ALUMINIUM NICOTINATE [1 record]

Record 1 2004-03-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Food Additives
  • Medication
DEF

Aluminum salt of nicotinic acid.

CONT

Aluminum nicotinate [is used] as a source of niacin in special diet foods, also as a medication to dilate blood vessels and to combat fat ... Side effects are flushing, rash, and gastrointestinal distress when taken in large doses.

OBS

The IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) recommends the form "aluminium" instead of "aluminum."

Key term(s)
  • trisaluminum
  • tris aluminum

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Additifs alimentaires
  • Médicaments
OBS

Source de niacine. Vasodilatateur, hypocholestérolémiant.

Key term(s)
  • niacine

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Aditivos alimentarios
  • Medicamentos
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