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N7634

Nifedipine

≥98% (HPLC), powder, L-type Ca²⁺ channel blocker

Synonym(s):

1,4-Dihydro-2,6-dimethyl-4-(2-nitrophenyl)-3,5-pyridinedicarboxylic acid dimethyl ester

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C17H18N2O6
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
346.33
NACRES:
NA.77
PubChem Substance ID:
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
EC Number:
244-598-3
MDL number:
Assay:
≥98% (HPLC)
Form:
powder
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Product Name

Nifedipine, ≥98% (HPLC), powder

Quality Segment

assay

≥98% (HPLC)

form

powder

color

yellow

solubility

DMSO: soluble, ethanol: soluble

originator

Bayer

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

COC(=O)C1=C(C)NC(C)=C(C1c2ccccc2[N+]([O-])=O)C(=O)OC

InChI

1S/C17H18N2O6/c1-9-13(16(20)24-3)15(14(10(2)18-9)17(21)25-4)11-7-5-6-8-12(11)19(22)23/h5-8,15,18H,1-4H3

InChI key

HYIMSNHJOBLJNT-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Application

Nifedipine has been used:
  • to evaluate its effect on myenteric neuronal calcium current through R-type calcium channel in guinea pig small intestine
  • to evaluate the neuroprotective effect of L-type calcium channel blockers in cholinergic and dopaminergic neurons
  • to identify the effect of co-administration of nifedipine (anti-hypertensive drug) along with hypoglycemic drug on human umbilical vein cells (HUVECs)

Biochem/physiol Actions

Nifedipine is a L-type Ca2+ channel blocker; and induces apoptosis in human glioblastoma cells. Nifedipine has neuroprotection activity and protects substantia nigra. Nifedipine has antioxidant potential. Nifedipine downregulates inflammatory cytokines like macrophage inflammatory protein-2 (MIP-2), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α). Nifedipine has antihypertensive properties. Nifedipine inhibits extracellular region of adenosine A2a receptor (ADORA2A) gene.

Features and Benefits

This compound is a featured product for ADME Tox and Cyclic Nucleotide research. Discover more featured ADME Tox and Cyclic Nucleotide products. Learn more about bioactive small molecules for other areas of research at sigma.com/discover-bsm.
This compound is featured on the Calcium Channels and Cyclic Nucleotide-Gated (CNG) and Hyperpolarization Activated Cyclic Nucleotide-Gated (HCN) Channels pages of the Handbook of Receptor Classification and Signal Transduction. To browse other handbook pages, click here.
This compound was developed by Bayer. To browse the list of other pharma-developed compounds and Approved Drugs/Drug Candidates, click here.

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form

powder

form

powder

form

powder

form

powder

assay

≥98% (HPLC)

assay

~95% (HPLC)

assay

≥98%

assay

>95%

Quality Level

200

Quality Level

200

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100

Quality Level

200

storage temp.

2-8°C

storage temp.

2-8°C

storage temp.

2-8°C

storage temp.

-

solubility

DMSO: soluble, ethanol: soluble

solubility

-

solubility

DMSO: ~1 mg/mL, 0.1 M NaOH: insoluble, H2O: slightly soluble, methanol: soluble

solubility

methanol: 15 mg/mL, DMSO: 17.5 mg/mL, H2O: insoluble

color

yellow

color

yellow

color

yellow

color

yellow to green


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Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

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WGK 1

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Not applicable

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Not applicable

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SKUGTIN
N7634-10G04061834118121
N7634-25G04061834118138
N7634-5G04061834118145
N7634-1G04061835516186

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  1. What is the half life of Product N7634, Nifidipine, in vivo?

    1 answer
    1. After administration by the mouth, the half-life is 2 to 5 hours 1. In plasma, about 92-98% binds to plasma proteins.  Nifedipine is completely metabolized. About 70% of a dose is excreted in the urine in 24 hours as metabolites including 5-methoxycarbonyl-2,6-dimethyl-4-(2-nitrophenyl) pyridine-3-carboxylic acid; dimethyl 2,6-dimethyl-4-(2-nitrophenyl pyridine-3,5-dicarboxylate and 2-hydroxymethyl-5-methoxycarbonyl-6-methyl-4-(2-nitrophenyl) pyridine-3-carboxylic acid and its lactone derivative. Up to 15% of a dose is eliminated in the feces as metabolites in 4 days 2. References:  1.  Martindale, 29th ed., pgs. 1509-1513.  2.  Clarke's Isolation and Identification of Drugs., 2nd ed., p. 811.

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  2. Are there any recommended dosages for Product N7634, Nifidipine, in vivo and in vitro?

    1 answer
    1. Nifedipine is reported to inhibit Ca2+-sensitive K+ channels at 100 μM1. Doses for different animals have been reported2,3. In randomly growing cultures of aortic cells of rats, nifedipine at 10 μM inhibited cell proliferation. References:  1.  Thomas-Young, R.J. et al. Biochim. Biophys. Acta, 1146, 81, (1993).      2.  Drug Dosages In Laboratory Animals: A Handbook, 3rd ed., Telford Press.  and 3.  Borchard, R.E. et al. Drug Dosage in Laboratory Animals, A Handbook, Third Edition, p. 315, The Telford Press, (1990).

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  3. What is the Department of Transportation shipping information for this product?

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    1. Transportation information can be found in Section 14 of the product's (M)SDS.To access the shipping information for this material, use the link on the product detail page for the product.

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  4. What is the solubility of Product N7634, Nifidipine?

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    1. Nifedipine can be dissolved in DMSO at 50 mg/ml1. It is sparingly soluble in absolute ethanol2. Herembert, T. et al., dissolved nifedipine in absolute ethanol (no concentration reported); the maximum ethanol concentration in cultures was 0.2% without any effect of solvent on the cells3. Nifedipine is soluble (g/L, at 20°C) in the following solvents: acetone, 250; methylene chloride, 160; chloroform, 140; ethyl acetate, 50; methanol, 26; ethanol, 17.4 It is practically insoluble in water. The solubilities at 37°C in buffer solutions of different pH values are: pH 4, 0.0058 g/L; pH 7, 0.0056 g/L; pH 9.0, 0.0078 g/L; pH 13, 0.006 g/L1. References:  1.  Ali, S.L., Analytical Profiles of Drug Substances, 18, 221, (1989).   2.  Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed., 374, (1993).  and 3.  Herembert, T. et al. Brit. J. Pharmacol., 114, 1703, (1995).

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  5. Are there any recommended conditions that Product N7634, Nifidipine, should be used in?

    1 answer
    1. When exposed to daylight and certain wavelengths of artificial light, nifedipine readily converts to a nitrosophenylpyridine derivative. Exposure to ultra-violet light leads to the formation of a nitrophenylpyridine derivative. Therefore, USP recommends that assays be performed in the dark or under golden fluorescent or other low actinic light. Low actinic glassware should be used1.

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