β-NAD is one of the biologically active forms of nicotinic acid.
- Coenzyme of the dehydrogenases, especially in the dehydrogenation of primary and secondary alcohols
- Inhibitory neurotransmitter in visceral smooth muscle
- Acts as a hydrogen acceptor, forming NADH
β-nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide is major electron acceptor molecule in biological oxidations. Acts as a coenzyme for hydride-transfer enzymes and a substrate for NAD(+)-consuming enzymes, which include ADP-ribose transferases, poly(ADP-ribose) polymerases, cADP-ribose synthases and sirtuins. Recently reported to be a P2Y11 agonist.
Purity: ≥93%
Key Applications: Hydrogen acceptor
Application Areas: Molecular Biology
Product Type: Biochemicals
Chemical Class: Nucleotides & Nucleic Acids
UV/Visible Absorbance: 259 ± 3 nm λmax (water)
Presentation: White
Powder pH: 2 - 4 (1% aq soln)
Solubility: Soluble in water (200 mg/mL)
Storage & Handling: -20°C, desiccate