Properties
Description
Amlodipine, soluble in DMSO and ethanol and insoluble in water, blocks the entry of calcium into cells, particularly in the heart and blood vessels. It targets L-type calcium channel.
Molecular Formula
C20H25ClN2O5
Targets
L-type calcium channel
Solubility
DMSO: 71 mg/mL (173.64 mM); Water: Insoluble; Ethanol: 71 mg/mL (173.64 mM)
Identity
Confirmed by NMR/HPLC/MS.
Applications
Amlodipine is used to study the inhibition of calcium channels, which play a vital role in cardiovascular function and muscle contraction.