Methyl nicotinate, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Used as a rubefacient, topical vasodilator used to test the efficacy of skin protection compounds (i.e. products designed to provide barriers to chemical warfare agents) and used as a flavoring agent. It is a useful synthetic intermediate. It can be used to prepare biarylcarboxamide inhibitors of phosphodiesterase IV and tumor necrosis factor-α in treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.

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Applications
Used as a rubefacient, topical vasodilator used to test the efficacy of skin protection compounds (i.e. products designed to provide barriers to chemical warfare agents) and used as a flavoring agent. It is a useful synthetic intermediate. It can be used to prepare biarylcarboxamide inhibitors of phosphodiesterase IV and tumor necrosis factor-α in treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.

Solubility
Soluble in water at 20°C 48 g/L. Soluble in alcohol, chloroform and ethyl acetate. Solubility in methanol (almost transparency).

Notes
Store away from oxidizing agents. Keep the container tightly closed and place it in a cool, dry and well ventilated condition.