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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:
21829-25-4
Molecular Weight:
346.33
EC Number:
244-598-3
MDL number:
MFCD00057326
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
PubChem Substance ID:
24277855
NACRES:
NA.77

product name

Nifedipine, ≥98% (HPLC), powder

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

Gene Information

human ... ADORA2A(135) , ADORA3(140) , CACNA1C(775) , CACNA1D(776) , CACNA1F(778) , CACNA1S(779) , CACNA2D1(781) , CYP1A2(1544) , KCNH1(3756) , TTR(7276)
mouse ... Cacna1c(12288)
rat ... Adora1(29290) , Adora2a(25369) , Cacna1c(24239) , Cacna1d(29716) , Kcnj1(24521) , Kcnn4(65206) , Tbxas1(24886)

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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.

Pictograms

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GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H302

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

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Cell-type-specific interrogation of CeA Drd2 neurons to identify targets for pharmacological modulation of fear extinction
McCullough KM, et al.
Translational Psychiatry, 8(1), 164-164 (2018)
Combination therapy of nifedipine and sulphonyl ureas exhibits a mutual antagonistic effect on the endothelial cell dysfunction induced by hyperglycemia linked to vascular disease
Wang LP, et al.
Cellular Physiology and Biochemistry, 38(6), 2337-2347 (2016)
R-type calcium channels in myenteric neurons of guinea pig small intestine
Bian X, et al.
American Journal of Physiology: Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology, 287(1), G134-G142 (2004)
Combination therapy with cisplatin and nifedipine induces apoptosis in cisplatin-sensitive and cisplatin-resistant human glioblastoma cells
Kondo S, et al.
British Journal of Cancer, 71(2), 282-282 (1995)
Roberta Budriesi et al.
Journal of medicinal chemistry, 54(11), 3885-3894 (2011-05-17)
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