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Nicotinyl Alcohol MeSH Descriptor Data 2024


MeSH Heading
Nicotinyl Alcohol
Tree Number(s)
D03.383.725.565
Unique ID
D009540
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D009540
Scope Note
Alcohol analog of NICOTINIC ACID which is a direct-acting peripheral vasodilator that causes flushing and may decrease blood pressure. It is used in vasospasm and threatened GANGRENE.
Entry Term(s)
3-Hydroxymethylpyridine
Nicomethanol Hydrofluoride
Nicotinic Alcohol
Nicotinyltartrate
Pyridine-3-Methanol
Pyridylcarbinol
Radecol
Roniacol
Ronicol
Ronicol Retard
beta-Pyridylcarbinol
Pharm Action
Vasodilator Agents
Related Numbers
100-55-0
CAS Type 1 Name
3-Pyridinemethanol
Previous Indexing
Alcohol, Methyl (1969-1974)
Pyridines (1969-1974)
Public MeSH Note
91; was see under PYRIDINES 1975-90
History Note
91(75); was see under PYRIDINES 1975-90
Date Established
1991/01/01
Date of Entry
1974/11/19
Revision Date
2016/05/31
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