Abstract
A densitometric TLC method was developed for the determination of the B-3 vitamins niacin and niacinamide in commercial vitamin preparations. The method involves removal of excipients by ethanol precipitation, separation of the vitamins by high performance TLC on phosphor-containing silica gel layers, and in situ scanning of sample and standard zones. The per cent recoveries for niacinamide in vitamin products were 96 to 104% and for niacinamide added to products 99 and 102%. Recoveries of added niacin were 99 to 102%, but recoveries of niacin in products ranged from 0 to 74% of the label values. Additional ingredients did not interfere with the determination.

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