Methyl nicotinate
SIAL/Y0000398 - European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard
Synonym: Nicotinic acid methyl ester
CAS Number: 93-60-7
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C7H7NO2
Molecular Weight: 137.14
MDL Number: MFCD00006388
Linear Formula: C7H7NO2
Product Type: Chemical
| agency | EP |
| API family | methyl nicotinate |
| application(s) | pharmaceutical (small molecule) |
| biological source | synthetic |
| bp | 204 °C (lit.) |
| form | solid |
| format | neat |
| grade | pharmaceutical primary standard |
| InChI | 1S/C7H7NO2/c1-10-7(9)6-3- |
| InChI key | YNBADRVTZLEFNH-UHFFFAOYSA |
| manufacturer/tradename | EDQM |
| mp | 42-44 °C (lit.) |
| SMILES string | COC(=O)c1cccnc1 |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| technique(s) | gas chromatography (GC): suitable |
| liquid chromatography (LC): suitable |
| Application: | Methyl nicotinate EP Reference standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the European Pharmacopoeia. |
| General description: | Methyl nicotinate is a potent vasodilatory drug capable of transdermal penetration. It is known to elicit distinctive erythema through the production of prostaglandin D2(PGD2) and beneficial for the treatment of respiratory, vascular and rheumatoid disorders. |
| General description: | This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia   . |
| Other Notes: | Sales restrictions may apply. |
| Packaging: | The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity, please visit the EDQM reference substance catalogue . |
| Symbol |  GHS07 |
| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statements | H315 - H319 - H335 |
| Precautionary statements | P261 - P264 - P271 - P280 - P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338 |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| bp | 204 °C (lit.) |
| mp | 42-44 °C (lit.) |
| Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |
| UNSPSC | 41116107 |