描述
Ethyl nicotinate, also known as nicotine acid ethyl ester or mucotherm, is a member of the class of compounds known as pyridinecarboxylic acids. Pyridinecarboxylic acids are compounds containing a pyridine ring bearing a carboxylic acid group. Ethyl nicotinate is soluble (in water) and a strong basic compound (based on its pKa). Ethyl nicotinate can be found in sweet orange, which makes ethyl nicotinate a potential biomarker for the consumption of this food product. Ethyl nicotinate exists in all eukaryotes, ranging from yeast to humans.