| Product Identification | Back to Contents | 【Product Name】
Nifedipine | 【Synonyms】
3,5-Pyridinedicarboxylic acid, 1,4-dihydro-2,6-dimethyl-4-(2-nitrophenyl)-, dimethyl ester
Adalat
Calcigard
Cardifen
Dimethyl 4-(o-Nitrophenyl)-2,6-dimethyl-1,4-dihydro-3,5-pyridinedicarboxylate
Procardia XL | 【CAS】
21829-25-4 | 【Formula】
C17H18N2O6 | 【Molecular Weight】
346.34 | 【EINECS】
244-598-3 | 【RTECS】
US7975000 | 【RTECS Class】
Drug; Reproductive Effector; Human Data | 【Merck】
12,6617 | 【Beilstein/Gmelin】
497773 | 【Beilstein Reference】
5-22-04-00268 |
| Physical and Chemical Properties | Back to Contents | 【Appearance】
Odorless yellow crystals or powder. Tasteless. | 【Solubility in water】
Insoluble | 【Melting Point】
172 - 174 | 【Boiling Point】
475 | 【Vapor Pressure】
.000000003 | 【pKa/pKb】
10.07 (pKb) | 【Partition Coefficient】
3.17 | 【Heat Of Vaporization】
72.9 kJ/mol | 【Usage】
Used to treat high blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels. |
| First Aid Measures | Back to Contents | 【Ingestion】
Get medical aid. Wash mouth out with water. | 【Inhalation】
Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid. | 【Skin】
Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. | 【Eyes】
Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid. |
| Handling and Storage | Back to Contents | 【Storage】
Store in a tightly closed container. Refrigerator (approx 4 C). | 【Handling】
Avoid breathing dust, vapor, mist, or gas. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. |
| Hazards Identification | Back to Contents | 【Ingestion】
Harmful if swallowed. May cause irritation of the digestive tract. | 【Inhalation】
May cause respiratory tract irritation. May be harmful if inhaled. | 【Skin】
May cause skin irritation. May be harmful if absorbed through the skin. | 【Eyes】
May cause eye irritation. |
| Exposure Controls/Personal Protection | Back to Contents | 【Personal Protection】
Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure. Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure. | 【Respirators】
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator when necessary. |
| Fire Fighting Measures | Back to Contents | 【Flash Point】
240 | 【Fire Fighting】
Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. To extinguish fire use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or chemical foam. | 【Fire Potential】
This material is probably combustible. |
| Stability and Reactivity | Back to Contents | 【Stability】
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures. | 【Incompatibilities】
Strong oxidizing agents. | 【Decomposition】
Nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide. |
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