Benzyl nicotinate
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Benzyl nicotinate is a vasodilator that increases skin oxygenation levels by increasing skin blood flow.
For research use only. We do not sell to patients.
- Purity: 97.29%
- CAS No.: 94-44-0
- Formula: C13H11NO2
- Molecular Weight:213.24
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Storage:
Store at room temperature 3 years.
In solvent -80°C, 2 years , -20°C, 1 year
Biological Activity
Benzyl nicotinate crosses the skin, releases nicotinic acid by enzymatic hydrolysis, increases local cutaneous blood flow, and promotes skin oxygenation. Benzyl nicotinate can be used for for particulate encapsulation, skin penetration and detection for its lipophilicity[3].
MedChemExpress (MCE) has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.
MedChemExpress (MCE) has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.
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Animal Model:BALB/c mouse models[3]
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Dosage:2.5% w/w
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Administration:topical administration to the skin, single dose
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Result:Increased the lipid fluidity in the stratum corneum.
Chemical Information
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CAS No. 94-44-0
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Appearance <24°C Solid,>24°C Liquid
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Molecular Weight 213.24
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Formula C13H11NO2
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Color Off-white to light yellow
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SMILES
O=C(C1=CC=CN=C1)OCC2=CC=CC=C2
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Shipping
Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.
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Storage
Store at room temperature 3 years
In solvent -80°C 2 years -20°C 1 year
Solvent & Solubility
DMSO : 100 mg/mL (468.96 mM; Need ultrasonic; Hygroscopic DMSO has a significant impact on the solubility of product, please use newly opened DMSO)
Please refer to the solubility information to select the appropriate solvent. Once prepared, please aliquot and store the solution to prevent product inactivation from repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 2 years; -20°C, 1 year. When stored at -80°C, please use it within 2 years. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 year.
Please refer to the solubility information to select the appropriate solvent. Once prepared, please aliquot and store the solution to prevent product inactivation from repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 2 years; -20°C, 1 year. When stored at -80°C, please use it within 2 years. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 year.
Concentration (start) × Volume (start) = Concentration (final) × Volume (final)
Purity & Documentation
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Data Sheet (271 KB)
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SDS (393 KB)
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Handling Instructions (2659 KB)
References
[1]. Erjavec V, et al. In vivo study of liposomes as drug carriers to oral mucosa using EPR oximetry. Int J Pharm. 2006;307(1):1-8. [Content Brief]
[2]. Petelin M, et al. In vivo study of different ointments for drug delivery into oral mucosa by EPR oximetry. Int J Pharm. 2004;270(1-2):83-91. [Content Brief]
[3]. Abramović Z, et al., Influence of nanosized delivery systems with benzyl nicotinate and penetration enhancers on skin oxygenation. Int J Pharm. 2008 Jul 9;359(1-2):220-7. [Content Brief]
Complete Stock Solution Preparation Table
Please refer to the solubility information to select the appropriate solvent. Once prepared, please aliquot and store the solution to prevent product inactivation from repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 2 years; -20°C, 1 year. When stored at -80°C, please use it within 2 years. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 year.
| Optional Solvent | Concentration Solvent Mass | 1 mg | 5 mg | 10 mg | 25 mg |
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| DMSO | 1 mM | 4.6896 mL | 23.4478 mL | 46.8955 mL | 117.2388 mL |
| 5 mM | 0.9379 mL | 4.6896 mL | 9.3791 mL | 23.4478 mL | |
| 10 mM | 0.4690 mL | 2.3448 mL | 4.6896 mL | 11.7239 mL | |
| 15 mM | 0.3126 mL | 1.5632 mL | 3.1264 mL | 7.8159 mL | |
| 20 mM | 0.2345 mL | 1.1724 mL | 2.3448 mL | 5.8619 mL | |
| 25 mM | 0.1876 mL | 0.9379 mL | 1.8758 mL | 4.6896 mL | |
| 30 mM | 0.1563 mL | 0.7816 mL | 1.5632 mL | 3.9080 mL | |
| 40 mM | 0.1172 mL | 0.5862 mL | 1.1724 mL | 2.9310 mL | |
| 50 mM | 0.0938 mL | 0.4690 mL | 0.9379 mL | 2.3448 mL | |
| 60 mM | 0.0782 mL | 0.3908 mL | 0.7816 mL | 1.9540 mL | |
| 80 mM | 0.0586 mL | 0.2931 mL | 0.5862 mL | 1.4655 mL | |
| 100 mM | 0.0469 mL | 0.2345 mL | 0.4690 mL | 1.1724 mL |