Methyl nicotinate

Methyl nicotinate is a chemical compound with the molecular formula C7H7NO2.

It is the methyl ester of nicotinic acid (niacin).

Methyl nicotinate is a white crystalline solid with a melting point of 39 °C.

[1] It is soluble in water, ethanol, and benzene.

[1] 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.