Methyl nicotinate is a chemical compound with the molecular formula . 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 Methyl isonicotinate Trigonelline (N-methyl nicotinate)
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