Y0000049

Amlodipine besylate

European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard

• Synonym(s): 2-[(2-Aminoethoxy)-methyl]-4-(2-chlorophenyl)-1,4-dihydro-6-methyl-3,5- pyridinedicarboxylic acid 3-ethyl 5-methyl ester benzene sulfonate, Norvasc
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₂₀H₂₅ClN₂O₅ · C₆H₅SO₃H
• CAS Number: 111470-99-6
• Molecular Weight: 567.05
• MDL number: MFCD00887594
• UNSPSC Code: 41116107
• PubChem Substance ID: 329830828
• NACRES: NA.24

Properties

• grade: pharmaceutical primary standard
• API family: amlodipine
• manufacturer/tradename: EDQM
• application(s): pharmaceutical (small molecule)
• format: neat
• storage temp.: 2-8°C
• SMILES string: OS(=O)(=O)c1ccccc1.CCOC(=O)C2=C(COCCN)NC(C)=C(C2c3ccccc3Cl)C(=O)OC
• InChI: 1S/C20H25ClN2O5.C6H6O3S/c1-4-28-20(25)18-15(11-27-10-9-22)23-12(2)16(19(24)26-3)17(18)13-7-5-6-8-14(13)21;7-10(8,9)6-4-2-1-3-5-6/h5-8,17,23H,4,9-11,22H2,1-3H3;1-5H,(H,7,8,9)
• InChI key: ZPBWCRDSRKPIDG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Gene Information: human ... CACNA1C(775) , CACNA1D(776) , CACNA1F(778) , CACNA1S(779)

Description

General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the Issuing Pharmacopoeia. For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Amlodipine besylate EP Reference standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the European Pharmacopoeia.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Amlodipine is an L-type calcium channel blocker. Amlodipine belongs to a class of cardiovascular drugs, which act at the voltage gated calcium channel of the Ca_V1, or L-type, class. Amlodipine also has antihypertensive and antianginal effects. Its activity resides mainly in the (-)-isomer. Amlodipine inhibits growth of human epidermoid carcinoma A431 cells and has antireproductive effects in male rats.

Packaging

The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity, please visit the EDQM reference substance catalogue.

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS07
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H302
• Precautionary Statements: P264 - P270 - P301 + P312 - P501
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 4 Oral
• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 3