Nitrendipine

Nitrendipine is a dihydropyridine that is 1,4-dihydropyridine substituted by methyl groups at positions 2 and 6, a 3-nitrophenyl group at position 4, a ethoxycarbonyl group at position 3 and a methoxycarbonyl group at position 5. It is a calcium-channel blocker used to treat hypertension. Among its listed roles, it functions as a calcium channel blocker, an antihypertensive agent, a vasodilator agent and a geroprotector. It is a C-nitro compound, a dihydropyridine, an ethyl ester, a diester, a member of dicarboxylic acids and O-substituted derivatives and a methyl ester. It is grouped under the following drug class(es): Calcium Channel Blockers and Vasodilating agents. Its therapeutic use is listed as antihypertensives and cardiovascular. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Bayotensin, Baypress and Nidrel. Its PubChem CID is 4507.

CAS No 39562-70-4
Molecular Formula C18H20N2O6
Molecular Weight 360.4 g/mol
Synonyms 5-O-ethyl 3-O-methyl 2,6-dimethyl-4-(3-nitrophenyl)-1,4-dihydropyridine-3,5-dicarboxylate

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