Replaces Prod. #: BML-CA211
Ca2+ channel antagonist. Highly potent at L-type channels. Block some low-voltage activated Ca2+ channels. Enhances memory in old or brain-damaged animals. Ameliorates experimental diabetic neuropathy in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. Vasodilator.
Product Details
Alternative Name: | 1,4-Dihydro-2,6-dimethyl-4-(3-nitrophenyl)-3,5-pyridinedicarboxylic acid 2-methoxyethyl-1-methylethyl ester |
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Formula: | C21H26N2O7 |
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MW: | 418.4 |
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CAS: | 66085-59-4 |
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MI: | 14: 6551 |
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Purity: | ≥99% (Assay) |
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Appearance: | Yellowish crystalline powder. |
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Solubility: | Soluble in DMSO (25mg/ml) or methanol. |
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Shipping: | Ambient Temperature |
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Long Term Storage: | Ambient |
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Handling: | Protect from light. |
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Regulatory Status: | RUO - Research Use Only |
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