Critical Research Tool CAS 1094-61-7

β-Nicotinamide Mononucleotide (NMN)​  CAS 1094-61-7 is a biologically essential nucleotide and the direct biosynthetic precursor to nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+). It consists of a nicotinamide base, a ribose sugar, and a phosphate group, forming a mononucleotide. The "β" designation refers to the specific stereochemical configuration of the glycosidic bond between the nicotinamide and the ribose, which is the naturally occurring and biologically active form.NMN is the direct, rate-limiting biochemical precursor to Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide (NAD+), a fundamental coenzyme central to cellular energy production, DNA repair, and genetic expression. Its primary advantage is the efficient and rapid restoration of declining NAD+ levels, a hallmark of aging and metabolic dysfunction, thereby targeting the root cause of age-associated cellular decline.