3-Pyridylmethanol, the alcohol related to nicotinic acid, listed as a tonic ingredient.
What it is
Nicotinyl alcohol is 3-pyridylmethanol, a pyridine compound that is the alcohol corresponding to nicotinic acid (niacin). CosIng lists it as a tonic ingredient.
Where it is used
Appears on the ingredient lists of a small number of products.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
The label does not show the amount used.
Functions
- Tonic
- Producing a feeling of well-being on skin and hair.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.