Properties
Description
Nicardipine, soluble in DMSO, water and ethanol, blocks the entry of calcium into cells, particularly in the heart and blood vessels.
Molecular Formula
C26H29N3O6
Solubility
DMSO: 86 mg/mL (179.34 mM); Water: 27 mg/mL (56.3 mM); Ethanol: 86 mg/mL (179.34 mM)
Identity
Confirmed by NMR/HPLC/MS.
Applications
Nicardipine is a calcium channel inhibitor employed in research on hypertension and ischemic heart conditions.