Nifedipine
Quick Overview for Nifedipine (ABIN1027893)
Application
Chemical Name
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Purpose
- L-type Ca channel blocker
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Characteristics
- L-type Ca channel blocker.
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Purity
- >98 %
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Formula
- C17H18N2O6
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Solubility
- Soluble to 100 mM in DMSO
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Comment
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Source: Synthetic.
Appearance: Yellow solid -
Restrictions
- For Research Use only
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Format
- Solid
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Precaution of Use
- Classification: Toxic. May be harmful or fatal if inhaled, swallowed or absorbed through skin. Safety Phrases: S22 - Do not breathe dust S24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes S36/37/39 - Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection Risk Phrases: R20/21/22- Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed R60 - May impair fertility R61 - May cause harm to the unborn child Hazard Phrases: H302
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Handling Advice
- Classification: Toxic. May be harmful or fatal if inhaled, swallowed or absorbed through skin. Safety Phrases: S22 - Do not breathe dust S24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes S36/37/39 - Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection Risk Phrases: R20/21/22- Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed R60 - May impair fertility R61 - May cause harm to the unborn child Hazard Phrases: H302
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Storage
- -20 °C
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Background
- Nifedipine is a dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker. It is used mainly as an antianginal, and hypertensive, but has other uses such as Raynaud’s phenomenon, premature labor, and painful spasms of the esophagus.
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Molecular Weight
- 346.34
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CAS-No
- 21829-25-4
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