| [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. | |
| [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. | |
| [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. | |
| [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. | |
| [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. | |
| [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. | |
| [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] "CASEN_21829-25-4.htm">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 | |
| [Small spills/leaks] Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container. | |
| [Stability] Stable under normal temperatures and pressures. | |
| [Incompatibilities] Strong oxidizing agents. | |
| [Decomposition] Nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide. |
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