| Bioactivity | Hexyl nicotinate, a nicotinic acid ester with vasodilatory effect. Hexyl nicotinate improves blood circulation, usually serves as an active ingredient in topical preparations, such as creams and lotions[1]. | ||||||||||||
| Name | Hexyl nicotinate | ||||||||||||
| CAS | 23597-82-2 | ||||||||||||
| Formula | C12H17NO2 | ||||||||||||
| Molar Mass | 207.27 | ||||||||||||
| Appearance | Liquid | ||||||||||||
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. | ||||||||||||
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| Reference | [1]. Dowd PM, et al. Hexyl-nicotinate-induced vasodilation in normal human skin. Dermatologica. 1987;174(5):239-43. |