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Sigma-Aldrich

Methyl nicotinate

puriss., ≥99.0% (GC)

Synonym(s):

Nicotinic acid methyl ester

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C7H7NO2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
137.14
Beilstein:
113951
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

grade

puriss.

Assay

≥99.0% (GC)

form

powder or crystals (possibly with chunks)

color

white to faint yellow

bp

204 °C (lit.)

mp

39-42 °C
42-44 °C (lit.)

solubility

H2O: 0.1 g/mL, clear

SMILES string

COC(=O)c1cccnc1

InChI

1S/C7H7NO2/c1-10-7(9)6-3-2-4-8-5-6/h2-5H,1H3

InChI key

YNBADRVTZLEFNH-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Methyl nicotinate (or nicotinic acid methyl ester) is used as a rubefacient for the relief of pains in muscles, tendons, and joints. It is also used in food as a flavoring agent.

Application

Methyl nicotinate can be used as a precursor:
  • In the asymmetric synthesis of 1-azasugars (glycosidase inhibitors) for biomedical applications.
  • In the total synthesis of ±-sesbanine.

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Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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