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Nimodipine

An L-type Ca2+ channel blocker.

Synonym(s):

Nimodipine, 1,4-Dihydro-2,6-dimethyl-4-(3ʹ-nitrophenyl)-3,5-pyridinedicarboxylic acid 2-methoxyethyl-1-methylethyl Ester

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C21H26N2O7
CAS Number:
66085-59-4
Molecular Weight:
418.44
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
NACRES:
NA.77
MDL number:
MFCD00153848
Assay:
>98% (HPLC)
Form:
solid
Quality level:
100
Storage condition:
OK to freeze, protect from light
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Quality Level

100

description

Merck USA index - 14, 6551

assay

>98% (HPLC)

form

solid

manufacturer/tradename

Calbiochem®

storage condition

OK to freeze, protect from light

color

yellow

solubility

DMSO: 25 mg/mL, methanol: soluble

shipped in

ambient

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

[N+](=O)([O-])c1cc(ccc1)C2C(=C(NC(=C2C(=O)OCCOC)C)C)C(=O)OC(C)C

InChI

1S/C21H26N2O7/c1-12(2)30-21(25)18-14(4)22-13(3)17(20(24)29-10-9-28-5)19(18)15-7-6-8-16(11-15)23(26)27/h6-8,11-12,19,22H,9-10H2,1-5H3

InChI key

UIAGMCDKSXEBJQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

An L-type Ca2+ channel blocker. Enhances memory in old or brain-damaged animals. Ameliorates experimental diabetic neuropathy in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. Also reported to block TNF-α and LPS-induced iNOS activity (IC50 = 36 pM) in mouse astroglial cells.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Cell permeable: no
Primary Target
L-type Ca2+ channel blocker
Product does not compete with ATP.
Reversible: no
Target IC50: 36 pM blocking TNF-α and LPS-induced iNOS activity in mouse astroglial cells

Preparation Note

Following reconstitution, aliquot and freeze (-20°C). Stock solutions are stable for up to 3 months at -20°C.

Other Notes

Zhu, D., et al. 1999. Life. Sci.65, PL 221.
Marchetti, C. and Usai, C. 1996. Neurosci. Lett. 207, 77.
Kappelle, A.C., et al. 1994. Br. J. Pharmacol.111, 887.
Weiss, J.H., et al. 1994. J. Neurochem. 62, 372.
Kappelle, A.C., et al. 1993. Br. J. Pharmacol.108, 780.

Legal Information

CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Disclaimer

Toxicity: Harmful & Carcinogenic / Teratogenic (E)

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pictograms

Exclamation mark
GHS07

signalword

Warning

hcodes

H302

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 1

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

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Global Trade Item Number

SKUGTIN
482200-25MG04055977183498