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| IUPAC name Methyl pyridine-3-carboxylate | |
| Other names Nicotinic acid methyl ester; Nikomet | |
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| DrugBank | |
| ECHA InfoCard | 100.002.057 
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| Properties | |
| Chemical formula | C7H7NO2 |
| Molar mass | 137.138 g·mol |
| Melting point | 39 °C (102 °F; 312 K) |
| Boiling point | 209 °C (408 °F; 482 K) |
| Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C , 100 kPa). Infobox references | |
Methyl nicotinate is a chemical compound with the molecular formula C7H7NO2. It is the methyl ester of nicotinic acid (niacin).
Properties
Methyl nicotinate is a white crystalline solid with a melting point of 39 °C. It is soluble in water, ethanol, and benzene.
Uses
Methyl 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.
See also
References
- ^ Merck Index (11th ed.). pp. 6005–6006. 6014. Methyl nicotinate.
- "Methyl nicotinate". DrugBank.