Copper Nicotinate

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Copper Nicotinate

CAS No.: 30827-46-4

Molecular Formula: C₆H₅CuNO₂⁺²

Molecular Weight: 186.6554

Copper nicotinate (Copper(II) nicotinate, CAS 30827-46-4) is a chelate formed from nicotinic acid (vitamin B3) and copper ions. It possesses the dual physiological activities of nicotinic acid and organic copper, with high bioavailability, good stability and low irritation.

Applications:
1. Feed Additive (Primary Use)
Highly bioavailable copper source for ruminants, poultry & livestock; prevents copper deficiency.
Growth promotion: Improves daily gain, feed conversion ratio (FCR), coat & meat quality.
Immunity & reproduction: Enhances immune function & reproductive performance.
Advantage: More stable than copper sulfate; no antagonism with Fe/Zn absorption, lower heavy metal residue.

2. Pharmaceuticals & Health Supplements
Nutritional fortification: Provides chelated copper + niacin (Vitamin B3); improves circulation & lipid metabolism.
Antioxidant: Fights free radicals, protects cells, anti-fatigue & anti-aging.
Pharmaceutical intermediate: For copper-containing drugs; studied for hepatoprotective & nephroprotective effects.

3. Agriculture & Horticulture
Micronutrient fertilizer: Supplies copper to plants; boosts chlorophyll synthesis & photosynthesis.
Disease & stress resistance: Enhances drought/cold/disease tolerance; inhibits fungi & bacteria.
Quality & yield: Improves crop quality & increases yield.

4. Cosmetics & Personal Care
Anti-aging & anti-inflammatory: Antioxidant, reduces skin aging & inflammation.
Skin repair: Promotes wound healing, improves texture & complexion.
Hair care: Nourishes scalp & strengthens hair.

5. Industrial & Chemical
Catalyst for organic synthesis
Raw material for electroplating, corrosion inhibitors & fine chemicals