Chemical Properties
Solid.
Originator
Nicalex,Merrell Dow,Belgium,1960
Manufacturing Process
Aluminum nicotinate is prepared by dissolving nicotinic acid in hot water and
adding a slurry of aluminum hydroxide to it. A slight excess of aluminum
hydroxide is used in order that the final product would be free of nicotinic
acid. The precipitate is collected on a filter and dried. The final product
contains a mixture of aluminum nicotinate and a small but acceptable amount
of aluminum hydroxide.
Therapeutic Function
Vasodilator
Safety Profile
When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of NOx,.
