Question

Which vitamin is called pp factor and why?

Answer 1

Niacin is referred to as vitamin B3 because it was the third of the B vitamins to be discovered. It has historically been referred to as "vitamin PP", "vitamin P-P" and "PP-factor", that are derived from the term "pellagra-preventive factor". ... As such, niacin is the oldest known lipid-lowering drug.

Answer 2

Answer:

Niacin is referred to as vitamin B3 because it was the third of the B vitamins to be discovered. It has historically been referred to as "vitamin PP", "vitamin P-P" and "PP-factor", that are derived from the term "pellagra-preventive factor". ... As such, niacin is the oldest known lipid-lowering drug.

License data: EU EMA: by Nicotinic acid

Chemical formula: C6H5NO2

RTECS number: QT0525000