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Is Methyl Nicotinate vegetarian?

Methyl Nicotinate

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Methyl nicotinate is a synthetic chemical compound with formula C7H7NO2, the methyl ester of nicotinic acid (niacin), used in cosmetics for its rubefacient/vasodilating properties.

Also known as 3-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, methyl ester
INCI name Methyl Nicotinate
CAS number 93-60-7
EC number 202-261-8
CosIng ID 35316
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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