Methyl nicotinate is a chemical compound with the molecular formula C7H7NO2. It is the methyl ester of nicotinic acid (niacin).
| |
| Names | |
|---|---|
| IUPAC name
Methyl pyridine-3-carboxylate
| |
| Other names
Nicotinic acid methyl ester; Nikomet
| |
| Identifiers | |
3D model (JSmol)
|
|
| DrugBank | |
| ECHA InfoCard | 100.002.057 |
PubChem CID
|
|
| UNII | |
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)
|
|
| |
| Properties | |
| C7H7NO2 | |
| Molar mass | 137.138 g·mol−1 |
| Melting point | 39 °C (102 °F; 312 K)[1] |
| Boiling point | 209 °C (408 °F; 482 K)[1] |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
| |
Properties
editMethyl nicotinate is a white crystalline solid with a melting point of 39 °C.[1] It is soluble in water, ethanol, and benzene.[1]
Uses
editMethyl nicotinate is a rubefacient and is used in some over-the-counter topical medical sprays, such as Ralgex, for relief of muscle and joint pains.[2]
See also
edit- Methyl isonicotinate
- Trigonelline (N-methyl nicotinate)
References
edit- ^ a b c d Merck Index (11th ed.). pp. 6005–6006. 6014. Methyl nicotinate.
- ^ "Methyl nicotinate". DrugBank.