Pyridine-3-carboxylic Acid (Nicotinic Acid) (CAS 59-67-6)
Nicotinic acid, or vitamin B3, is a pyridine derivative with a carboxylic acid at position 3, essential for human nutrition and pharmaceutical use. The pyridine ring structure dictates classification under this heading per Chapter 29 notes on acid functions. HTS 2933.31.00.00 applies to this pyridine compound.
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If vitamin B3 salts or esters
Vitamin derivatives classify under 2936 per Chapter notes.
If pure carboxylic acid emphasis
Acid function could shift to earlier Chapter 29 headings.
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