Properties
Description
Nifedipine, 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 calcium channel.
Molecular Formula
C17H18N2O6
Solubility
DMSO: 66 mg/mL (190.57 mM); Water: Insoluble; Ethanol: 14 mg/mL (40.42 mM)
Identity
Confirmed by NMR/HPLC/MS.
Applications
Nifedipine is a calcium channel blocker, used in research to explore its effects on hypertension and angina pectoris.
