α-Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide

Synonym(s):α-Diphosphopyridine nucleotide;α-DPN;α-NAD

CAS NO.：7298-93-3
Empirical Formula: C21H27N7O14P2
Molecular Weight: 663.43
MDL number: MFCD00134828
EINECS: 230-738-0
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2026-05-28 05:20:58

α-Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide Structural

What is α-Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide?

The Uses of α-Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide

α-Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (αNAD) may be used together with other NAD analogues to study the specificity and kinetics of NAD-dependent and NAD-transporting enzymes and proteins, such as NAD-glycohydrolase(s) and the mitochondrial NAD+ transporter in Saccharomyces cerevisiae .

The Uses of α-Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide

α-Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide has been used in superoxide dismutase activity of seminal plasma samples and in glutathione peroxidase assay of liver, kidney, testes and brain samples.

What are the applications of Application

α-Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide is an α analog of β-NAD

Definition

ChEBI: Alpha-Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide is a dinucleotide.

General Description

Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD) is an important cofactor for oxidation-reduction reactions in mitochondria.

Biochem/physiol Actions

α-Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (α-NAD) is a substrate for renalase. α-NAD, an analog of β-NAD, when used modulates kinetics of NAD dependent enzymes.

Properties of α-Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide

storage temp.

-20°C

Safety information for α-Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P271:Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.