Certificate of analysis comes up often in conversation and rarely with the context attached. Here we lay out the basics in order, then work through the practical considerations.
Updated 2026-06-24. Numbers and descriptions here follow the published literature rather than marketing material.
Quality control for NMN samples often includes purity determination by HPLC, identity confirmation by mass spectrometry or NMR, and water content measurement by Karl Fischer titration. Certificates of analysis may report residual solvents, heavy metals, and microbial limits depending on the intended use. Purity values are method-dependent, so a stated percentage should be interpreted alongside the analytical procedure and detection wavelength. Reference standards help ensure that retention times and spectral data are comparable across laboratories. Researchers increasingly request independent verification because supply chains for specialty chemicals can vary in documentation.
Common laboratory methods for NMN include high-performance liquid chromatography with ultraviolet detection, liquid chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry, and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy. Because the nicotinamide ring absorbs ultraviolet light, HPLC-UV at wavelengths near 260 nm can be used for purity assessment. LC-MS and LC-MS/MS provide greater sensitivity and are often applied to biological samples. Identification typically relies on matching retention time, mass-to-charge ratio, and fragmentation pattern to a reference standard.
Quality control for NMN materials typically includes appearance, assay, impurity profile, residual solvents, heavy metals, and microbial limits. A certificate of analysis summarizes specified tests, but the underlying methods and laboratory accreditation matter. Regulatory treatment varies by country; NMN is sold as a dietary supplement in some markets, while other jurisdictions restrict its use in foods or classify it differently. Independent verification can reduce risks of mislabeling or substitution. Questions remain about how product purity, storage history, and formulation affect delivered dose in humans.
Solid NMN is a polar, water-soluble nucleotide that can absorb moisture from air. Its phosphate ester is susceptible to hydrolysis, and degradation is faster in aqueous solution, under strongly acidic or alkaline conditions, and at elevated temperatures. For laboratory and commercial handling, the solid is typically kept desiccated, protected from light, and stored frozen. Repeated freeze-thaw cycles can introduce moisture and accelerate breakdown. Stability data for specific formulations should be generated rather than assumed from the parent compound.
| Property | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Solubility | Water-soluble | Polar nucleotide |
| Typical storage | -20°C or below | Desiccated, protected from light |
| Common analytical method | HPLC-UV | Detection near 260 nm |
| Identity confirmation | LC-MS or NMR | Compared with reference standard |
| Purity assessment | HPLC peak area | Method-dependent |
Regulatory treatment of NMN varies by jurisdiction and has changed over time. Some countries allow it in dietary supplements, while others treat it as a novel food ingredient requiring safety review. In the United States, the Food and Drug Administration has questioned whether NMN can be lawfully marketed as a dietary supplement because of drug preclusion provisions. Sports organizations have separate rules, and NMN is not currently on the World Anti-Doping Agency prohibited list. These differences create uncertainty for manufacturers, retailers, and researchers seeking consistent legal pathways.
Nicotinamide mononucleotide is usually handled as a dry powder because moisture can promote hydrolysis and shorten shelf life. Recommended storage conditions often include a desiccated container at minus twenty degrees Celsius or colder, with protection from light. Aqueous solutions are less stable than solid material and may degrade faster at ambient temperature or neutral pH. Repeated freeze-thaw cycles can introduce variability, so aliquoting is common in laboratory settings. These practices reflect general nucleotide chemistry rather than a single universal protocol.
Analytical laboratories identify and quantify NMN using several complementary techniques. High-performance liquid chromatography with ultraviolet detection is widely used for purity and assay work. Liquid chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry provides greater sensitivity and is common for biological matrices. Nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy supports structural confirmation and can distinguish related nucleotides. Accurate measurement depends on reference standards, validated methods, and careful sample preparation, especially because NMN can convert to related compounds under some conditions.
Commercial NMN is produced through enzymatic or chemical routes, and the resulting material can vary in purity, counterion, and residual solvent content. Buyers typically rely on certificates of analysis, but independent verification through third-party laboratories provides stronger assurance. Regulatory treatment differs by country; in the United States, NMN has been subject to shifting guidance about its status as a dietary supplement, while other markets permit sales under local rules. No universal pharmacopeial monograph exists for NMN, so specifications often come from suppliers, research protocols, or regional requirements.
Solid NMN is generally handled as a moisture-sensitive compound. Dry material stored desiccated at low temperature, protected from light, tends to remain stable for extended periods. Aqueous solutions are less stable and can undergo hydrolysis, especially at elevated temperature or alkaline pH. The anomeric form also matters: beta-NMN is the naturally occurring form, while alpha-NMN can appear as a synthetic impurity. Purity and storage conditions therefore influence both analytical results and experimental reproducibility.
Identity and purity are usually assessed with complementary methods. Nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy can confirm the molecular structure and distinguish anomeric forms. High-performance liquid chromatography with ultraviolet detection or mass spectrometry is common for assay and related-substance testing. Mass spectrometry also supports trace quantification in biological samples, often with isotope-labeled internal standards. Because NMN lacks a strong chromophore, some ultraviolet methods require careful wavelength selection or derivatization, and laboratories may validate each approach for its intended matrix.
Stability testing examines how temperature, humidity, light, and pH affect NMN over time. The compound is generally stored cold, often at minus twenty degrees Celsius or lower, in a desiccated container protected from light. Aqueous solutions tend to be less stable than dry powder because hydrolysis and dephosphorylation can occur, potentially forming nicotinamide riboside or other degradation products. Stress studies may expose samples to heat, acid, base, oxidation, and strong light to identify likely degradation pathways. Results from such studies help define shelf life and handling recommendations, though exact stability depends on formulation and packaging.
Quality control for NMN materials typically includes identity, assay, purity, and impurity profiling. Tests may cover residual solvents, heavy metals, microbial limits, and water content, depending on the intended use and local rules. Impurity profiles can include related substances such as nicotinamide, nicotinamide riboside, and NAD+, which may form during synthesis or storage. Because commercial NMN can be offered as different salts or hydrate forms, a certificate of analysis should state the form and the analytical methods used. Independent verification is relevant because supplement markets vary in testing requirements and enforcement.
Laboratory identification of NMN usually relies on chromatographic separation coupled with ultraviolet or mass spectrometric detection. High-performance liquid chromatography with UV absorbance can quantify the compound against a reference standard, while liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry offers lower detection limits and better specificity in complex matrices. Nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy can confirm structural identity and isomeric form. Ion chromatography or capillary electrophoresis may be used to identify counterions such as sodium. Method validation includes accuracy, precision, linearity, and limits of detection.
Quality control for NMN focuses on identity, purity, residual solvents, heavy metals, and microbial limits. Because the molecule can absorb water, moisture content and packaging are relevant to shelf life. Suppliers may provide certificates of analysis, but independent verification is often needed for research or commercial use. The long-term stability of different crystal forms, salt forms, and formulations is not fully characterized in the public literature. Some degradation products and their effects on product performance remain open questions.
As a commercial ingredient, nicotinamide mononucleotide is commonly supplied as a powder or capsule. Its stability depends on temperature, moisture, pH, and light exposure. Hydrolytic and thermal degradation can increase over time, so manufacturers and laboratories often store material cold and dry. Purity is typically assessed with chromatographic methods, and identity can be confirmed by mass spectrometry. Published stability data for specific finished products remain limited. More data would help define shelf life under real-world conditions.
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=== EC 1.14.13 With NADH or NADPH as one donor, and incorporation of one atom of oxygen into the other donor === EC 1.14.13.1: salicylate 1-monooxygenase EC 1.14.13.2: 4-hydroxybenzoate 3-monooxygenase EC 1.14.13.3: Now EC 1.14.14.9, 4-hydroxyphenylacetate 3-monooxygenase EC 1.14.13.4: melilotate 3-monooxygenase EC 1.14.13.5: imidazoleacetate 4-monooxygenase EC 1.14.13.6: orcinol 2-monooxygenase EC 1.14.13.7: phenol 2-monooxygenase EC 1.14.13.8: flavin-containing monooxygenase EC 1.14.13.9: kynurenine 3-monooxygenase EC 1.14.13.10: 2,6-dihydroxypyridine 3-monooxygenase EC 1.14.13.11: Now EC 1.14.14.91, trans-cinnamate 4-monooxygenase EC 1.14.13.12: Now EC 1.14.14.92, benzoate 4-monooxygenase EC 1.14.13.13: Now classified as EC 1.14.15.18, calcidiol 1-monooxygenase EC 1.14.13.14: trans-cinnamate 2-monooxygenase EC 1.14.13.15: Now EC 1.14.15.15, cholestanetriol 26-monooxygenase EC 1.14.13.16: cyclopentanone monooxygenase EC 1.14.13.17: Now EC 1.14.14.23, cholesterol 7α-monooxygenase EC 1.14.13.18: 4-hydroxyphenylacetate 1-monooxygenase EC 1.14.13.19: taxifolin 8-monooxygenase EC 1.14.13.20: 2,4-dichlorophenol 6-monooxygenase EC 1.14.13.21: Now EC 1.14.14.82, flavonoid 3′-monooxygenase EC 1.14.13.22: cyclohexanone monooxygenase EC 1.14.13.23: 3-hydroxybenzoate 4-monooxygenase EC 1.14.13.24: 3-hydroxybenzoate 6-monooxygenase EC 1.14.13.25: methane monooxygenase (soluble) EC 1.14.13.26: Now classified as EC 1.14.18.4, phosphatidylcholine 12-monooxygenase EC 1.14.13.27: 4-aminobenzoate 1-monooxygenase EC 1.14.13.28: Now EC 1.14.14.93, 3,9-dihydroxypterocarpan 6a-monooxygenase EC 1.14.13.29: 4-nitrophenol 2-monooxygenase EC 1.14.13.30: Now EC 1.14.14.94, leukotriene-B4 20-monooxygenase EC 1.14.13.31: 2-nitrophenol 2-monooxygenase EC 1.14.13.32: albendazole monooxygenase EC 1.14.13.33: 4-hydroxybenzoate 3-monooxygenase (NAD(P)H) EC 1.14.13.34: leukotriene-E4 20-monooxygenase EC 1.14.13.35: anthranilate 3-monooxygenase (deaminating) EC 1.14.13.36: Now EC 1.14.14.96, 5-O-(4-coumaroyl)-D-quinate 3′-monooxygenase EC 1.14.13.37: Now EC 1.14.14.97, methyltetrahydroprotoberberine 14-monooxygenase EC 1.14.13.38: anhydrotetracycline monooxygenase EC 1.14.13.39: nitric-oxide synthase EC 1.14.13.40: anthraniloyl-CoA monooxygenase EC 1.14.13.41: Now EC 1.14.14.36, tyrosine N-monooxygenase EC 1.14.13.42: The activity is covered by EC 1.14.13.68, 4-hydroxyphenylacetaldehyde oxime monooxygenase EC 1.14.13.43: questin monooxygenase EC 1.14.13.44: 2-hydroxybiphenyl 3-monooxygenase EC 1.14.13.45: Now EC 1.14.18.2, CMP-N-acetylneuraminate monooxygenase EC 1.14.13.46: (-)-menthol monooxygenase EC 1.14.13.47: Now EC 1.14.14.99, (S)-limonene 3-monooxygenase EC 1.14.13.48: Now classified as EC 1.14.14.51, (S)-limonene 6-monooxygenase EC 1.14.13.49: Now classified as EC 1.14.14.52, (S)-limonene 7-monooxygenase EC 1.14.13.50: pentachlorophenol monooxygenase EC 1.14.13.51: 6-oxocineole dehydrogenase EC 1.14.13.52: Now EC 1.14.14.88, isoflavone 3′-hydroxylase EC 1.14.13.53: Now EC 1.14.14.89, 4′-methoxyisoflavone 2′-hydroxylase EC 1.14.13.54: ketosteroid monooxygenase EC 1.14.13.55: Now EC 1.14.14.98, protopine 6-monooxygenase EC 1.14.13.56: Now EC 1.14.14.100, dihydrosanguinarine 10-monooxygenase EC 1.14.13.57: Now EC 1.14.14.101, dihydrochelirubine 12-monooxygenase EC 1.14.13.58: benzoyl-CoA 3-monooxygenase EC 1.14.13.59: L-lysine N6-monooxygenase (NADPH) EC 1.14.13.60: Now included with EC 1.14.13.100, 25-hydroxycholesterol 7α-hydroxylase EC 1.14.13.61: 2-hydroxyquinoline 8-monooxygenase EC 1.14.13.62: 4-hydroxyquinoline 3-monooxygenase EC 1.14.13.63: 3-hydroxyphenylacetate 6-hydroxylase EC 1.14.13.64: 4-hydroxybenzoate 1-hydroxylase EC 1.14.13.65: deleted EC 1.14.13.66: 2-hydroxycyclohexanone 2-monooxygenase EC 1.14.13.67: Now EC 1.14.14.55, quinine 3-monooxygenase EC 1.14.13.68: Now EC 1.14.14.37, 4-hydroxyphenylacetaldehyde oxime monooxygenase EC 1.14.13.69: alkene monooxygenase EC 1.14.13.70: Now EC 1.14.14.154, sterol 14α-demethylase EC 1.14.13.71: Now EC 1.14.14.102, N-methylcoclaurine 3′-monooxygenase EC 1.14.13.72: Now classified as EC 1.14.18.9, methylsterol monooxygenase EC 1.14.13.73: Now EC 1.14.14.103, tabersonine 16-hydroxylase EC 1.14.13.74: Now EC 1.14.14.85, 7-deoxyloganin 7-hydroxylase EC 1.14.13.75: Now EC 1.14.14.104, vinorine hydroxylase EC 1.14.13.76: Now EC 1.14.14.105, taxane 10β-hydroxylase EC 1.14.13.77: Now EC 1.14.14.106, taxane 13α-hydroxylase EC 1.14.13.78: Now EC 1.14.14.86, ent-kaurene monooxygenase EC 1.14.13.79: Now EC 1.14.14.107, ent-kaurenoic acid oxidase EC 1.14.13.80: Now classified as EC 1.14.14.53, (R)-limonene 6-monooxygenase EC 1.14.13.81: magnesium-protoporphyrin IX monomethyl ester (oxidative) cyclase EC 1.14.13.82: vanillate monooxygenase EC 1.14.13.83: precorrin-3B synthase EC 1.14.13.84: 4-hydroxyacetophenone monooxygenase EC 1.14.13.85: Now EC 1.14.14.135, glyceollin synthase EC 1.14.13.86: The activity is covered by EC 1.14.14.87, 2-hydroxyisoflavanone synthase EC 1.14.13.87: Now EC 1.14.14.140, licodione synthase] EC 1.14.13.88: Now EC 1.14.14.81, flavanoid 3,5-hydroxylase EC 1.14.13.89: Now EC 1.14.14.90, isoflavone 2-hydroxylase EC 1.14.13.90: Now EC 1.14.15.21, zeaxanthin epoxidase EC 1.14.13.91: Now EC 1.14.14.136, deoxysarpagine hydroxylase EC 1.14.13.92: phenylacetone monooxygenase EC 1.14.13.93: Now EC 1.14.14.137, (+)-abscisic acid 8-hydroxylase EC 1.14.13.94: Now EC 1.14.14.138, lithocholate 6β-hydroxylase EC 1.14.13.95: Now included with EC 1.14.14.139, 5β-cholestane-3α,7α-diol 12α-hydroxylase EC 1.14.13.96: Now EC 1.14.14.139, 5β-cholestane-3α,7α-diol 12α-hydroxylase EC 1.14.13.97: Now EC 1.14.14.57, taurochenodeoxycholate 6α-hydroxylase EC 1.14.13.98: Now EC 1.14.14.25, cholesterol 24-hydroxylase EC 1.14.13.99: Now EC 1.14.14.26, 24-hydroxycholesterol 7α-hydroxylase EC 1.14.13.100: Now classified as EC 1.14.14.29, 25/26-hydroxycholesterol 7α-hydroxylase EC 1.14.13.101: senecionine N-oxygenase EC 1.14.13.102: Now EC 1.14.14.141, psoralen synthase EC 1.14.13.103: Now EC 1.14.14.142, 8-dimethylallylnaringenin 2-hydroxylase EC 1.14.13.104: Now EC 1.14.14.143, (+)-menthofuran synthase EC 1.14.13.105: monocyclic monoterpene ketone monooxygenase EC 1.14.13.106: now classified as EC 1.14.15.39, epi-isozizaene 5-monooxygenase. EC 1.14.13.107: limonene 1,2-monooxygenase EC 1.14.13.108: Now EC 1.14.14.144, abieta-7,13-diene hydroxylase EC 1.14.13.109: Now EC 1.14.14.145, abieta-7,13-dien-18-ol hydroxylase EC 1.14.13.110: Now EC 1.14.14.146, geranylgeraniol 18-hydroxylase EC 1.14.13.111: methanesulfonate monooxygenase EC 1.14.13.112: Now EC 1.14.14.147, 3-epi-6-deoxocathasterone 23-monooxygenase EC 1.14.13.113: FAD-dependent urate hydroxylase EC 1.14.13.114: 6-hydroxynicotinate 3-monooxygenase EC 1.14.13.115: Now EC 1.14.14.148, angelicin synthase EC 1.14.13.116: Now EC 1.14.14.174, geranylhydroquinone 3-hydroxylase EC 1.14.13.117: Now EC 1.14.14.39, isoleucine N-monooxygenase EC 1.14.13.118: Now EC 1.14.14.38, valine N-monooxygenase EC 1.14.13.119: Now EC 1.14.14.149, 5-epiaristolochene 1,3-dihydroxylase EC 1.14.13.120: Now EC 1.14.14.150, costunolide synthase EC 1.14.13.121: Now EC 1.14.14.151, premnaspirodiene oxygenase EC 1.14.13.122: chlorophyllide-a oxygenase EC 1.14.13.123: Now EC 1.14.14.95, germacrene A hydroxylase EC 1.14.13.124: now classified as EC 1.14.14.40, phenylalanine N-monooxygenase EC 1.14.13.125: Now EC 1.14.14.156, tryptophan N-monooxygenase EC 1.14.13.126: Now EC 1.14.15.16, vitamin D3 24-hydroxylase EC 1.14.13.127: 3-(3-hydroxyphenyl)propanoate hydroxylase EC 1.14.13.128: 7-methylxanthine demethylase EC 1.14.13.129: Now EC 1.14.15.24, β-carotene 3-hydroxylase EC 1.14.13.130: pyrrole-2-carboxylate monooxygenase EC 1.14.13.131: dimethyl-sulfide monooxygenase EC 1.14.13.132: Now EC 1.14.14.17, squalene monooxygenase EC 1.14.13.133: Now EC 1.14.15.32, pentalenene oxygenase EC 1.14.13.134: Now EC 1.14.14.152, β-amyrin 11-oxidase EC 1.14.13.135: 1-hydroxy-2-naphthoate hydroxylase EC 1.14.13.136: Now EC 1.14.14.87, 2-hydroxyisoflavanone synthase EC 1.14.13.137: Now EC 1.14.14.153, indole-2-monooxygenase EC 1.14.13.138: Now EC 1.14.14.157, indolin-2-one monooxygenase EC 1.14.13.139: Now EC 1.14.14.109, 3-hydroxyindolin-2-one monooxygenase EC 1.14.13.140: Now EC 1.14.14.110, 2-hydroxy-1,4-benzoxazin-3-one monooxygenase. EC 1.14.13.141: Now EC 1.14.15.29, cholest-4-en-3-one 26-monooxygenase [(25S)-3-oxocholest-4-en-26-oate forming] EC 1.14.13.142: Now EC 1.14.15.30, 3-ketosteroid 9α-monooxygenase EC 1.14.13.143: Now EC 1.14.14.76 ent-isokaurene C2/C3-hydroxylase EC 1.14.13.144: Now EC 1.14.14.111, 9β-pimara-7,15-diene oxidase EC 1.14.13.145: Now EC 1.14.14.112, ent-cassa-12,15-diene 11-hydroxylase EC 1.14.13.146: taxoid 14β-hydroxylase EC 1.14.13.147: Now EC 1.14.14.182, taxoid 7β-hydroxylase EC 1.14.13.148: trimethylamine monooxygenase EC 1.14.13.149: phenylacetyl-CoA 1,2-epoxidase EC 1.14.13.150: Now EC 1.14.14.113, α-humulene 10-hydroxylase EC 1.14.13.151: Now EC 1.14.14.84, linalool 8-monooxygenase EC 1.14.13.152: Now EC 1.14.14.83, geraniol 8-hydroxylase EC 1.14.13.153: (+)-sabinene 3-hydroxylase EC 1.14.13.154: erythromycin 12-hydroxylase EC 1.14.13.155: α-pinene monooxygenase EC 1.14.13.156: Now EC 1.14.14.133, 1,8-cineole 2-endo-monooxygenase EC 1.14.13.157: Now EC 1.14.14.56, 1,8-cineole 2-exo-monooxygenase EC 1.14.13.158: Now EC 1.14.14.114, amorpha-4,11-diene 12-monooxygenase EC 1.14.13.159: Now EC 1.14.14.24, vitamin D 25-hydroxylase EC 1.14.13.160: (2,2,3-trimethyl-5-oxocyclopent-3-enyl)acetyl-CoA 1,5-monooxygenase EC 1.14.13.161: (+)-camphor 6-exo-hydroxylase EC 1.14.13.162: Now EC 1.14.14.108, 2,5-diketocamphane 1,2-monooxygenase EC 1.14.13.163: 6-hydroxy-3-succinoylpyridine 3-monooxygenase EC 1.14.13.164: withdrawn: see EC 1.13.11.65, carotenoid isomerooxygenase EC 1.14.13.165: Now classified as EC 1.14.14.47, nitric-oxide synthase (flavodoxin) EC 1.14.13.166: 4-nitrocatechol 4-monooxygenase EC 1.14.13.167: 4-nitrophenol 4-monooxygenase EC 1.14.13.168: indole-3-pyruvate monooxygenase EC 1.14.13.169: Now EC 1.14.18.5, sphingolipid C4-monooxygenase EC 1.14.13.170: pentalenolactone D synthase EC 1.14.13.171: neopentalenolactone D synthase EC 1.14.13.172: salicylate 5-hydroxylase EC 1.14.13.173: Now EC 1.14.14.115, 11-oxo-β-amyrin 30-oxidase EC 1.14.13.174: Now EC 1.14.14.116, averantin hydroxylase EC 1.14.13.175: Now EC 1.14.14.117, aflatoxin B synthase EC 1.14.13.176: Now EC 1.14.14.118, tryprostatin B 6-hydroxylase EC 1.14.13.177: Now EC 1.14.14.119, fumitremorgin C monooxygenase EC 1.14.13.178: methylxanthine N1-demethylase EC 1.14.13.179: methylxanthine N3-demethylase EC 1.14.13.180: aklavinone 12-hydroxylase EC 1.14.13.181: 13-deoxydaunorubicin hydroxylase EC 1.14.13.182: 2-heptyl-3-hydroxy-4(1H)-quinolone synthase EC 1.14.13.183: Now EC 1.14.14.120, dammarenediol 12-hydroxylase EC 1.14.13.184: Now EC 1.14.14.121, protopanaxadiol 6-hydroxylase EC 1.14.13.185: Now EC 1.14.15.33, pikromycin synthase EC 1.14.13.186: Now EC 1.14.15.34, 20-oxo-5-O-mycaminosyltylactone 23-monooxygenase EC 1.14.13.187: L-evernosamine nitrososynthase EC 1.14.13.188: Now EC 1.14.15.35, 6-deoxyerythronolide B hydroxylase EC 1.14.13.189: 5-methyl-1-naphthoate 3-hydroxylase EC 1.14.13.190: Now EC 1.14.14.175, ferruginol synthase EC 1.14.13.191: Now EC 1.14.14.70, ent-sandaracopimaradiene 3-hydroxylase EC 1.14.13.192: Now EC 1.14.14.122, oryzalexin E synthase EC 1.14.13.193: Now EC 1.14.14.123, oryzalexin D synthase EC 1.14.13.194: Now EC 1.14.14.78, phylloquinone ω-hydroxylase EC 1.14.13.195: L-ornithine N5-monooxygenase (NADPH) EC 1.14.13.196: L-ornithine N5-monooxygenase [NAD(P)H] EC 1.14.13.197: Now EC 1.14.14.124, dihydromonacolin L hydroxylase EC 1.14.13.198: Now EC 1.14.14.125, monacolin L hydroxylase EC 1.14.13.199: Now EC 1.14.14.79, docosahexaenoic acid ω-hydroxylase EC 1.14.13.200: tetracenomycin A2 monooxygenase-dioxygenase EC 1.14.13.201: Now EC 1.14.14.126, β-amyrin 28-monooxygenase EC 1.14.13.202: Now EC 1.14.14.127, methyl farnesoate epoxidase EC 1.14.13.203: Now EC 1.14.14.128, farnesoate epoxidase EC 1.14.13.204: Now EC 1.14.14.129, long-chain acyl-CoA ω-monooxygenase EC 1.14.13.205: Now EC 1.14.14.80, long-chain fatty acid ω-monooxygenase EC 1.14.13.206: Now EC 1.14.14.130, laurate 7-monooxygenase EC 1.14.13.207: Now EC 1.14.14.31, ipsdienol synthase EC 1.14.13.208: benzoyl-CoA 2,3-epoxidase EC 1.14.13.209: salicyloyl-CoA 5-hydroxylase EC 1.14.13.210: 4-methyl-5-nitrocatechol 5-monooxygenase EC 1.14.13.211: rifampicin monooxygenase EC 1.14.13.212: 1,3,7-trimethyluric acid 5-monooxygenase EC 1.14.13.213: Now EC 1.14.14.131, bursehernin 5-monooxygenase EC 1.14.13.214: Now EC 1.14.14.132, (–)-4′-demethyl-deoxypodophyllotoxin 4-hydroxylase EC 1.14.13.215: protoasukamycin 4-monooxygenase EC 1.14.13.216: asperlicin C monooxygenase EC 1.14.13.217: protodeoxyviolaceinate monooxygenase EC 1.14.13.218: 5-methylphenazine-1-carboxylate 1-monooxygenase EC 1.14.13.219: resorcinol 4-hydroxylase (NADPH) EC 1.14.13.220: resorcinol 4-hydroxylase (NADH) EC 1.14.13.221: Now EC 1.14.15.28, cholest-4-en-3-one 26-monooxygenase [(25R)-3-oxocholest-4-en-26-oate forming] EC 1.14.13.222: aurachin C monooxygenase/isomerase EC 1.14.13.223: 3-hydroxy-4-methylanthranilyl-[aryl-carrier protein] 5-monooxygenase EC 1.14.13.224: violacein synthase EC 1.14.13.225: F-actin monooxygenase EC 1.14.13.226: acetone monooxygenase (methyl acetate-forming) EC 1.14.13.227: propane 2-monooxygenase EC 1.14.13.228: jasmonic acid 12-hydroxylase EC 1.14.13.229: tert-butyl alcohol monooxygenase EC 1.14.13.230: butane monooxygenase (soluble) EC 1.14.13.231: tetracycline 11a-monooxygenase EC 1.14.13.232: 6-methylpretetramide 4-monooxygenase EC 1.14.13.233: 4-hydroxy-6-methylpretetramide 12a-monooxygenase EC 1.14.13.234: 5a,11a-dehydrotetracycline 5-monooxygenase EC 1.14.13.235: indole-3-acetate monooxygenase EC 1.14.13.236: toluene 4-monooxygenase EC 1.14.13.237: aliphatic glucosinolate S-oxygenase EC 1.14.13.238: dimethylamine monooxygenase EC 1.14.13.239: carnitine monooxygenase EC 1.14.13.240: 2-polyprenylphenol 6-hydroxylase EC 1.14.13.241: 5-pyridoxate monooxygenase EC 1.14.13.242: 3-hydroxy-2-methylpyridine-5-carboxylate monooxygenase EC 1.14.13.243: toluene 2-monooxygenase EC 1.14.13.244: phenol 2-monooxygenase (NADH) EC 1.14.13.245: assimilatory dimethylsulfide S-monooxygenase EC 1.14.13.246: 4β-methylsterol monooxygenase EC 1.14.13.247: stachydrine N-demethylase
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NMN is commonly detected by HPLC-UV, LC-MS, or LC-MS/MS. These methods separate the compound from related substances and identify it by retention time and mass.
Laboratory samples are typically stored at -20°C or below, protected from light and moisture. Solutions are usually prepared fresh because they can degrade more quickly than the solid.
Purity depends on the analytical method, detection wavelength, and integration parameters. A value from one laboratory may not be directly comparable to another without method details.
Solid NMN is often stored frozen, desiccated, and protected from light. Aqueous solutions are less stable and generally require colder storage or fresh preparation.