2-Methoxyethyl 2-((3-nitrophenyl)methylene)acetoacetate

In the synthesis process, this compound participates in a Hantzsch-type condensation reaction with other β-ketoester and ammonia derivatives to form the 1,4-dihydropyridine ring, which is the core structural framework of Nicardipine. Thus, it acts as an important building block intermediate in the drug’s manufacturing route. 2-Methoxyethyl 2-((3-nitrophenyl)methylene)acetoacetate is a key synthetic intermediate used in the preparation of Nicardipine, a calcium channel blocker used to treat hypertension and angina.

API Name Nicardipine
CAS No 39562-22-6
Molecular Formula C14H15NO6
Molecular Weight 293.27 g/mol
Synonyms 2-methoxyethyl (2E)-2-[(3-nitrophenyl)methylidene]-3-oxobutanoate

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