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Nifedipine, 98%
Description
L-type calcium channel blocker; induces apoptosis in human glioblastoma cells.Nifedipine is a dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker used as L-type calcium channel blocker, antianginal and an antihypertensive . It induces apoptosis in human glioblastoma cells. It is used as a coronary vasodilator in the treatment of cardiac and circulatory disorders. Further, it is used in high-altitude medicine to treat high altitude pulmonary edema, hypertension and chronic stable angina. In addition, it is frequently used as a tocolytic agent.
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L-type calcium channel blocker; induces apoptosis in human glioblastoma cells.Nifedipine is a dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker used as L-type calcium channel blocker, antianginal and an antihypertensive . It induces apoptosis in human glioblastoma cells. It is used as a coronary vasodilator in the treatment of cardiac and circulatory disorders. Further, it is used in high-altitude medicine to treat high altitude pulmonary edema, hypertension and chronic stable angina. In addition, it is frequently used as a tocolytic agent.
Solubility
Soluble in acetone, methylene chloride, chloroform, ethyl acetate, dimethyl sulfoxide and methanol. Sparingly soluble in ethanol. Insoluble in water.
Notes
Light sensitive. Store in a cool place. Incompatible with strong acids, strong oxidizing agents, caustics, aliphatic amines, amides, diethylamine, potassium hydride and potassium hydroxide.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | 171°C to 175°C |
| Color | White to Yellow |
| Quantity | 5 g |
| Merck Index | 14,6528 |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in acetone,methylene chloride,chloroform,ethyl acetate,dimethyl sulfoxide and methanol. Sparingly soluble in ethanol. Insoluble in water. |
| Formula Weight | 346.33 |
| Percent Purity | 98% |
| Physical Form | Powder |
| Chemical Name or Material | Nifedipine |
Safety and Handling
- Nifedipine
- Warning
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- P301+P312-IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician/ if you feel unwell.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contain: Nifedipine
RUO – Research Use Only
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