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Nicotinamide riboside NR

The other main NAD+ precursor, better studied in humans than NMN.

Also known as Niagen, nicotinamide ribose, nicotinamide-beta-riboside, ribosylnicotinamide, nicotinamide ribonucleoside, TruNiagen, 1-(beta-D-Ribofuranosyl)nicotinamide

Effects Longevity
Routes Oral
Legal status Dietary supplement
WADA Not listed

3D Molecular Structure of C11H15N2O5+

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  • Carbon
  • Hydrogen
  • Nitrogen
  • Oxygen

Chemistry

Formula
C11H15N2O5+
Molar mass
255.25
CAS
1341-23-7
PubChem CID
439924
IUPAC name
1-[(2R,3R,4S,5R)-3,4-dihydroxy-5-(hydroxymethyl)oxolan-2-yl]pyridin-1-ium-3-carboxamide
InChIKey
JLEBZPBDRKPWTD-TURQNECASA-O