Title: Thurfyl Nicotinate
CAS Registry Number: 70-19-9
CAS Name: Nicotinic acid tetrahydrofurfuryl ester
Synonyms: tetrahydrofurfuryl nicotinate; nicotafuryl
Trademarks: Trafuril (Novartis)
Molecular Formula: C11H13NO3
Molecular Weight: 207.23
Percent Composition: C 63.75%, H 6.32%, N 6.76%, O 23.16%
Literature References: Prepn: Hartmann, Merz,
US 2485152 (1949 to Ciba). Brief review: A. A. Fisher,
Cutis 51, 225-227 (1993).
Properties: Oil, bp0.25 114-116°. Sol in water, oil.
Boiling point: bp0.25 114-116°
Therap-Cat: Rubefacient.