Name Methyl nicotinate -White to yellowish crystalline pdr characteristic odour -Soluble 0.4 parts in water,0.4 parts in chloroform & 1 part in ether. -Melting at 40 degree C. -Moisture max 0.5% w/w. -Sulphated ash max 0.1% w/w. -Assay(GLC) 99% plus.