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Nifedipine

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

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:
21829-25-4
Molecular Weight:
346.33
EC Number:
244-598-3
MDL number:
MFCD00057326
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
329750558
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

nifedipine

manufacturer/tradename

USP

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

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

Gene Information

human ... CACNA1C(775) , CACNA1D(776) , CACNA1F(778) , CACNA1S(779)

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Application

Nifedipine USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia. Also, for use with USP monographs such as:
  • Nifedipine Capsules
  • Nifedipine Extended-Release Tablets

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

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Sales restrictions may apply.

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GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H302

Precautionary Statements

P301 + P312 + P330

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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P D Henry et al.
The Journal of clinical investigation, 68(5), 1366-1369 (1981-11-01)
We tested the effects of nifedipine, a calcium antagonist, on atherogenesis in rabbits fed a 2% cholesterol diet. The drug was given orally, 40 mg/dl, and control rabbits received placebo. Nifedipine was well tolerated, and evoked only transient, moderate reductions
Stability studies on nifedipine tablets using thermogravimetry and differential scanning calorimetry.
Franco, P. I. B. M., E. C. Conceic?o, and M. I. G. Leles.
Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, 93.2, 381-385 (2008)
P D Henry
The American journal of cardiology, 46(6), 1047-1058 (1980-12-01)
Calcium antagonists (slow channel blocking agents) are a very heterogeneous group of agents with dissimilar structural, electrophysiologic and pharmacologic properties. Nifedipine is a potent, long-acting vasodilator that has proved highly efficacious in relieving anginal symptoms caused by coronary vasospasm. In
Corey B Toal et al.
Blood pressure, 21 Suppl 1, 3-10 (2012-07-06)
Calcium-channel blockers (CCBs) constitute a diverse group of compounds but are often referred to as a single homogeneous class of drug and the clinical responses indiscriminately summarized. Even within the dihydropyridine subgroup, there are significant differences in formulations, pharmacokinetics, durations
Norio Taira
Drugs, 66 Spec No 1, 1-3 (2008-01-19)
Nifedipine was synthesized by Bayer Germany in 1966 and considered for clinical use as a coronary vasodilator in patients with angina pectoris. Japanese investigators played a great part in the pre-clinical and clinical development of nifedipine. Professor Hashimoto demonstrated that
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