Nifedipine

Nifedipine

Synonyms: 1,4-dihydro-2,6-dimethyl-4-(2-nitrophenyl)-3,5-pyridinedicarboxylicaciddime;3,5-Pyridinedicarboxylic acid, 1,4-dihydro-2,6-dimethyl-4-(2-nitrophenyl)-, dimethyl ester;4-(2’-nitrophenyl)-2,6-dimethyl-1,4-dihydropyridin-3,5-dicarbonsaeuredimethy;5-pyridinedicarboxylicacid,1,4-dihydro-2,6-dimethyl-4-(2-nitrophenyl)-dim;Adalat CC;bay1040;corinfar;Dimethyl 1,4-dihydro-2,6-dimethyl-4-(o-nitrophenyl)-3,5-pyridinedicarboxylate CAS: 21829-25-4 MF: C17H18N2O6 MW: 346.34 EINECS: 244-598-3

Chemical Properties Yellow Crystalline Solid Usage Used as an antihypertensive and antianginal. A dihydorpyridine calcium channel blocker General Description Odorless yellow crystals or powder. Tasteless. Air & Water Reactions Aqueous solutions are very sensitive to light. . Insoluble in water. Reactivity Profile Nifedipine is sensitive to light.

Fire Hazard Flash point data for Nifedipine are not available; however, Nifedipine is probably combustible. Biological Activity L-type calcium channel blocker.