Methyl nicotinate

Product Description

 Product Name: Methyl nicotinate
Synonyms: RARECHEM AL BF 0185;PYRIDINE-3-CARBOXYLIC ACID METHYL ESTER;PELLAGRA PREVENTIVE FACTOR METHYL ESTER;NICONACID METHYL ESTER;NICOTINIC ACID METHYL ESTER;NIACIN METHYL ESTER;3-(carbomethoxy)pyridine;3-(Methoxycarbonyl)pyridine
Molecular Formula: C7H7NO2
Molecular Weight: 137.14
CAS Number: 93-60-7
EINECS: 202-261-8
 
The methyl ester and benzyl ester forms can be used as a rubefacient (a vasodilator, opening up capillaries, which as a side effect, makes the skin redden, hence the name), and to reduce plasma cholesterol.
Of course, as a vitamin, Niacin aleviates pellagra, the disease caused by the lack of this vitamin.