Y0000398

Methyl nicotinate

European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard

• Synonym(s): Nicotinic acid methyl ester
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₇H₇NO₂
• CAS Number: 93-60-7
• Molecular Weight: 137.14
• Beilstein: 113951
• MDL number: MFCD00006388
• UNSPSC Code: 41116107
• PubChem Substance ID: 329830933
• NACRES: NA.24

Properties

• biological source: synthetic
• grade: pharmaceutical primary standard
• Agency: EP
• API family: methyl nicotinate
• form: solid
• manufacturer/tradename: EDQM
• technique(s): gas chromatography (GC): suitable; liquid chromatography (LC): suitable
• bp: 204 °C (lit.)
• mp: 42-44 °C (lit.)
• application(s): pharmaceutical (small molecule)
• format: neat
• storage temp.: 2-8°C
• 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

Description

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.

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.

Application

Methyl nicotinate EP Reference standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the European Pharmacopoeia.

Packaging

The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity, please visit the EDQM reference substance catalogue.

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS07
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H315,H319,H335
• Precautionary Statements: P261 - P264 - P271 - P280 - P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338
• Hazard Classifications: Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3
• Target Organs: Respiratory system
• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 3