Methyl nicotinate is the methyl ester of [DB00627] that is used as an active ingredient as a rubefacient in over-the-counter topical preparations indicated for muscle and joint pain. The action of methyl nicotinate as a rubefacient is thought to involve peripheral vasodilation. For veterinary purposes, methyl nicotinate is used to treat respiratory diseases, vascular disorders, rheumatoid arthritis, and muscle and joint pains. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Nikomet, Vitathone, Nicometh, Methyl 3-pyridinecarboxylate and pyridine-3-carboxylic acid methyl ester. It is also listed for alternate use as: API Intermediate. Its PubChem CID is 7151.
Methyl nicotinate
| CAS No | 93-60-7 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C7H7NO2 |
| Molecular Weight | 137.14 g/mol |
| Synonyms | methyl pyridine-3-carboxylate |
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Methyl nicotinate is the methyl ester of [DB00627] that is used as an active ingredient as a rubefacient in over-the-counter topical preparations indicated for muscle and joint pain.
The listed CAS number is 93-60-7.
The listed molecular formula is C7H7NO2.
The listed molecular weight is 137.14 g/mol.
methyl pyridine-3-carboxylate.
The source lists Nikomet, Vitathone, Nicometh, Methyl 3-pyridinecarboxylate and pyridine-3-carboxylic acid methyl ester.