A quantitative determination of N-(hydroxymethyl)nicotinamide in tablets and basic solutions along with nicotinic acid by thin-layer chromatography-densitometric method has been reported. N-(Hydroxymethyl)nicotinamide is an antimicrobial agent;A quantitative determination of N-(hydroxymethyl)nicotinamide in tablets and basic solutions along with nicotinic acid by thin-layer chromatography-densitometric method has been reported. N-(Hydroxymethyl)nicotinamide is an antimicrobial agent