Cat Number: API72509763

Felodipine

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CAS Number

72509-76-3

Synonyms

Plendil
Flodil
Splendil

Description

A calcium-channel blocker, it lowers blood pressure by reducing peripheral vascular resistance through a highly selective action on smooth muscle in arteriolar resistance vessels. It is used in the management of hypertension and angina pectoris. It has a role as a calcium channel blocker, an antihypertensive agent, a vasodilator agent and an anti-arrhythmia drug.

Molecular Weight

384.2

Molecular Formula

C18H19Cl2NO4

SMILES

CCOC(=O)C1=C(NC(=C(C1C2=C(C(=CC=C2)Cl)Cl)C(=O)OC)C)C

EINECS

620-472-7

Appearance

Light yellow to white crystalline powder

Melting Point

145℃