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METHYL NICOTINATE

3-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, methyl ester

METHYL NICOTINATE is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

Regulatory evidence by market

No rule for this ingredient has been imported for any of the 13 markets tracked here.

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Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 93-60-7
CAS 93-60-7PubChem CID 7151

Methyl Nicotinate

Methyl nicotinate is a member of pyridines and an aromatic carboxylic acid. ChEBI

IUPAC name
methyl pyridine-3-carboxylate
Molecular formula
C7H7NO2
Molecular weight
137.14 g/mol
Exact mass
137.047678466 Da
XLogP3
0.8
Topological polar surface area
39.2 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
3
Covalent units
1
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

MethylnicotinateMethyl-nicotinateMethyl 3-pyridinecarboxylate3-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, methyl ester3-(Methoxycarbonyl)pyridineHeat sprayNicotinic acid, methyl ester3-(Carbomethoxy)pyridine
16 more reported names
FEMA No. 37093-Pyridinecarboxylic acid methyl ester7B1AVU9DJNNSC-13126VitathoneRefChem:157960202-261-8Nicotinic acid methyl esterNikometNicometh3-Picolinic acid methyl esterm-(Methoxycarbonyl)pyridineUNII-7B1AVU9DJNMethyl nicotinate [USAN]NSC 131263PyrCOOMe
External database identifiers

Retrieved from NIH PubChem on 2026-08-31 by checksum-valid CAS matching. Chemical properties do not replace the regulatory decision on this page.

Inventory details for METHYL NICOTINATE

INCI name

METHYL NICOTINATE

Description

3-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, methyl ester

Record provenance

Inventory reference
35316
Imported identity
METHYL NICOTINATE
Source update
15/10/2010
European Commission CosIng source notes

Key data

Restriction
Function
SOOTHING
Lightening discomfort of the skin or of the scalp.
TONIC
Producing a feeling of well-being on skin and hair.

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

The ingredient name exactly matches the official 2025 EU glossary of common ingredient names.

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Additional official and scientific sources

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How METHYL NICOTINATE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists METHYL NICOTINATE as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 0 annex records. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex records show where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

METHYL NICOTINATE is also tagged with 2 cosmetic functions in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

METHYL NICOTINATE is listed in the EU CosIng ingredient inventory with no direct annex restriction records linked at this time. Absence of an annex link does not guarantee unrestricted use — always verify against the current official CosIng database before formulating.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, METHYL NICOTINATE carries the following function designation(s):

CAS 93-60-7 may appear across multiple EU annex records. Viewing the CAS lookup page shows all Annex II–VI entries sharing this identifier, which is useful for identifying cross-annex regulatory status of the same chemical substance.

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Source note for METHYL NICOTINATE

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for METHYL NICOTINATE from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials and shows linked identifiers even when no direct annex match is currently attached.

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