Product Name

  • Name

    Nimodipine

  • EINECS 266-127-0
  • CAS No. 66085-59-4
  • Article Data12
  • CAS DataBase
  • Density 1.212 g/cm3
  • Solubility methanol: 62.5 mg/mL
  • Melting Point 125 °C
  • Formula C21H26N2O7
  • Boiling Point 534.8 °C at 760 mmHg
  • Molecular Weight 418.447
  • Flash Point 277.3 °C
  • Transport Information
  • Appearance Crystalline solid
  • Safety 36
  • Risk Codes 20/21/22
  • Molecular Structure Molecular Structure of 66085-59-4 (Nimodipine)
  • Hazard Symbols HarmfulXn
  • Synonyms 3,5-Pyridinedicarboxylicacid, 1,4-dihydro-2,6-dimethyl-4-(3-nitrophenyl)-, 2-methoxyethyl 1-methylethylester (9CI);Admon;3,5-Pyridinedicarboxylicacid, 1,4-dihydro-2,6-dimethyl-4-(3-nitrophenyl)-, 3-(2-methoxyethyl)5-(1-methylethyl) ester;Nimodipine AP;Nimotop;Periplum;
  • PSA 119.68000
  • LogP 3.82280

Synthetic route

isopropyl 3-aminocrotonate
40100-28-5

isopropyl 3-aminocrotonate

(E/Z)-2-methoxyethyl 2-(3-nitrobenzylidene)-acetoacetate
39562-22-6

(E/Z)-2-methoxyethyl 2-(3-nitrobenzylidene)-acetoacetate

nimodipin
66085-59-4

nimodipin

Conditions
ConditionsYield
In ethanol for 24h; Heating;81%
2-methoxyethyl-3-oxobutanoate
22502-03-0

2-methoxyethyl-3-oxobutanoate

3-nitro-benzaldehyde
99-61-6

3-nitro-benzaldehyde

isopropyl β-aminocrotonate
143093-33-8

isopropyl β-aminocrotonate

A

nimodipin
66085-59-4

nimodipin

B

3,5-diisopropyl 1,4-dihydro-2,6-dimethyl-4-(3-nitrophenyl)-3,5-pyridinedicarboxylate
21881-78-7

3,5-diisopropyl 1,4-dihydro-2,6-dimethyl-4-(3-nitrophenyl)-3,5-pyridinedicarboxylate

Conditions
ConditionsYield
In ethanol for 16h; Heating;A 69%
B n/a
isopropyl acetoacetate
542-08-5

isopropyl acetoacetate

2-methoxyethyl-3-oxobutanoate
22502-03-0

2-methoxyethyl-3-oxobutanoate

3-nitro-benzaldehyde
99-61-6

3-nitro-benzaldehyde

nimodipin
66085-59-4

nimodipin

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With pyridine; 4 A molecular sieve; polysterene-based acid-cleavable Rink amine resin; trifluoroacetic acid 1) CH2Cl2, rt, 3 d; 2) 45 deg C, 24 h; 3) CH2Cl2, 45 min;; Yield given. Multistep reaction;
With ammonium acetate In ethanol at 80℃; for 2h; Hantzsch Pyridine Synthesis;
isopropyl acetoacetate
542-08-5

isopropyl acetoacetate

nimodipin
66085-59-4

nimodipin

Conditions
ConditionsYield
Multi-step reaction with 2 steps
1: 89 percent / NH3 (gas.) / 10 °C
2: 81 percent / ethanol / 24 h / Heating
View Scheme
Multi-step reaction with 2 steps
1: ammonia
2: ethanol / Reflux
View Scheme
2-methoxyethyl-3-oxobutanoate
22502-03-0

2-methoxyethyl-3-oxobutanoate

nimodipin
66085-59-4

nimodipin

Conditions
ConditionsYield
Multi-step reaction with 2 steps
1: 77.5 percent / hydrogen chloride / toluene / 20 h / 10 °C
2: 81 percent / ethanol / 24 h / Heating
View Scheme
Multi-step reaction with 2 steps
1: ammonium hydroxide
2: piperidine / propionic acid / Reflux; Inert atmosphere
View Scheme
Multi-step reaction with 2 steps
1: piperidine; acetic acid
2: ethanol / Reflux
View Scheme
(+)-1,4-dihydro-2,6-dimethyl-4-(3'-nitrophenyl)-pyridine-3,5-dicarboxylic acid isopropyl-2(S)-methoxy-2-phenylethyl ester

(+)-1,4-dihydro-2,6-dimethyl-4-(3'-nitrophenyl)-pyridine-3,5-dicarboxylic acid isopropyl-2(S)-methoxy-2-phenylethyl ester

nimodipin
66085-59-4

nimodipin

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With sodium In 2-methoxy-ethanol; water
(-)-1,4-dihydro-2,6-dimethyl-4-(3'-nitrophenyl)-pyridine-3,5-dicarboxylic acid isopropyl-2(R)-methoxy-2-phenylethyl ester

(-)-1,4-dihydro-2,6-dimethyl-4-(3'-nitrophenyl)-pyridine-3,5-dicarboxylic acid isopropyl-2(R)-methoxy-2-phenylethyl ester

nimodipin
66085-59-4

nimodipin

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With sodium In 2-methoxy-ethanol; water
(2′-methoxyethyl)-3-amino-3-methylacrylate

(2′-methoxyethyl)-3-amino-3-methylacrylate

3-oxo-2-(3-nitrophenylmethylene)butanoic acid isopropyl ester
39562-25-9

3-oxo-2-(3-nitrophenylmethylene)butanoic acid isopropyl ester

nimodipin
66085-59-4

nimodipin

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With piperidine In propionic acid Reflux; Inert atmosphere;
isopropyl 3-aminocrotonate
14205-46-0

isopropyl 3-aminocrotonate

(E/Z)-2-methoxyethyl 2-(3-nitrobenzylidene)-acetoacetate
39562-22-6

(E/Z)-2-methoxyethyl 2-(3-nitrobenzylidene)-acetoacetate

nimodipin
66085-59-4

nimodipin

Conditions
ConditionsYield
In ethanol Reflux;
nimodipin
66085-59-4

nimodipin

3-isopropyl 5-(2-methoxyethyl) 4-(3-aminophenyl)-2,6-dimethylpyridine-3,5-dicarboxylate
155861-24-8

3-isopropyl 5-(2-methoxyethyl) 4-(3-aminophenyl)-2,6-dimethylpyridine-3,5-dicarboxylate

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With hydrogen; palladium on activated charcoal In ethanol at 25℃; under 2844.3 Torr; for 2h;95%
With hydrogen In tetrahydrofuran; water at 120℃; under 37503.8 Torr; for 17h; chemoselective reaction;95%
With sodium tetrahydroborate In tetrahydrofuran; water at 20℃; for 6h; Solvent; Inert atmosphere; Green chemistry; chemoselective reaction;90%
nimodipin
66085-59-4

nimodipin

carbonochloridic acid, chloromethyl ester
22128-62-7

carbonochloridic acid, chloromethyl ester

C23H27ClN2O9

C23H27ClN2O9

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With sodium hydride In tetrahydrofuran for 0.5h; Inert atmosphere; Cooling with ice;95%
Stage #1: nimodipin With sodium hydride In tetrahydrofuran at 20℃; for 0.5h; Inert atmosphere; Cooling with ice;
Stage #2: carbonochloridic acid, chloromethyl ester In tetrahydrofuran at 20℃;
94.84%
nimodipin
66085-59-4

nimodipin

3-isopropyl 5-(2-methoxyethyl) 2,6-bis(methyl-d3)-4-(3-nitrophenyl)-1,4-dihydropyridine-3,5-dicarboxylate

3-isopropyl 5-(2-methoxyethyl) 2,6-bis(methyl-d3)-4-(3-nitrophenyl)-1,4-dihydropyridine-3,5-dicarboxylate

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With TFA-d; water-d2 In 1-methyl-pyrrolidin-2-one at 50℃; for 24h; Schlenk technique; Inert atmosphere;94%
nimodipin
66085-59-4

nimodipin

Nimodipine Oxidized
85677-93-6

Nimodipine Oxidized

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With potassium carbonate; eosin Y bis(tetrabutyl ammonium salt) In methanol; water at 20℃; for 12h; Irradiation; Green chemistry;78%
With 1,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene at 20℃; for 12h;78.4%
With nitric acid at 100℃; for 1h;71%
formaldehyd
50-00-0

formaldehyd

nimodipin
66085-59-4

nimodipin

4-(3-Dimethylamino-phenyl)-2,6-dimethyl-1,4-dihydro-pyridine-3,5-dicarboxylic acid 3-isopropyl ester 5-(2-methoxy-ethyl) ester

4-(3-Dimethylamino-phenyl)-2,6-dimethyl-1,4-dihydro-pyridine-3,5-dicarboxylic acid 3-isopropyl ester 5-(2-methoxy-ethyl) ester

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With formic acid; triethylamine In water; tert-butyl alcohol at 100℃; for 30h;77%
With sodium carbonate In water; dimethyl sulfoxide at 130℃; for 15h; Schlenk technique; Sealed tube; Green chemistry;48%
nimodipin
66085-59-4

nimodipin

di-tert-butyl chloromethyl phosphate
229625-50-7

di-tert-butyl chloromethyl phosphate

C30H45N2O11P

C30H45N2O11P

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With tetra-(n-butyl)ammonium iodide; sodium hydride In tetrahydrofuran at 20℃; for 5h; Inert atmosphere;55%
carbonochloridic acid 1-chloro-ethyl ester
50893-53-3

carbonochloridic acid 1-chloro-ethyl ester

nimodipin
66085-59-4

nimodipin

C24H29ClN2O9

C24H29ClN2O9

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With sodium hydride In tetrahydrofuran at -40 - 20℃;52.7%
nimodipin
66085-59-4

nimodipin

N-nitroso-nimodipine

N-nitroso-nimodipine

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With hydrogenchloride; sodium nitrite In water at 37℃; for 6h; pH=3 - 3.5;45%
nimodipin
66085-59-4

nimodipin

2,6-Dimethyl-4-(4-nitro-phenyl)-pyridine-3,5-dicarboxylic acid 3-isopropyl ester 5-(2-methoxy-ethyl) ester
144476-58-4

2,6-Dimethyl-4-(4-nitro-phenyl)-pyridine-3,5-dicarboxylic acid 3-isopropyl ester 5-(2-methoxy-ethyl) ester

Conditions
ConditionsYield
In ethanol; water for 60h; Irradiation;
nimodipin
66085-59-4

nimodipin

A

(S)-Nimodipine
77940-92-2

(S)-Nimodipine

B

(R)-Nimodipine
77940-93-3

(R)-Nimodipine

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With α1-acid glycoprotein HPLC column resolution of racemate;
With Chiralpak IC In hexane; isopropyl alcohol Reagent/catalyst; Solvent; Resolution of racemate;
With trifluoroacetic acid In methanol; isopropyl alcohol at 35℃; under 103432 Torr; Reagent/catalyst; Resolution of racemate; Supercritical conditions;
nimodipin
66085-59-4

nimodipin

C4H9N2*ClH

C4H9N2*ClH

Nimodipine Oxidized
85677-93-6

Nimodipine Oxidized

Conditions
ConditionsYield
In ethanol at 37℃; for 2h; pH=7.4; Kinetics; Further Variations:; Reaction partners; Solvents;
nimodipin
66085-59-4

nimodipin

C4H9N2O2*ClH

C4H9N2O2*ClH

Nimodipine Oxidized
85677-93-6

Nimodipine Oxidized

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With Britton-Robinson buffer In water; N,N-dimethyl-formamide at 37℃; pH=7.4; Kinetics;
nimodipin
66085-59-4

nimodipin

A

2,6-dimethyl-4-(3-nitroso-phenyl)-1,4-dihydro-pyridine-3,5-dicarboxylic acid 3-isopropyl ester 5-(2-methoxy-ethyl) ester

2,6-dimethyl-4-(3-nitroso-phenyl)-1,4-dihydro-pyridine-3,5-dicarboxylic acid 3-isopropyl ester 5-(2-methoxy-ethyl) ester

B

Nimodipine Oxidized
85677-93-6

Nimodipine Oxidized

Conditions
ConditionsYield
In methanol Quantum yield; Product distribution; Further Variations:; Solvents; wavelengths; presence of air; Irradiation;
nimodipin
66085-59-4

nimodipin

A

2,6-dimethyl-4-(3-nitroso-phenyl)-1,4-dihydro-pyridine-3,5-dicarboxylic acid 3-isopropyl ester 5-(2-methoxy-ethyl) ester

2,6-dimethyl-4-(3-nitroso-phenyl)-1,4-dihydro-pyridine-3,5-dicarboxylic acid 3-isopropyl ester 5-(2-methoxy-ethyl) ester

B

2-Methoxyethyl 1-Methylethyl 1,4-Dihydro-2,6-dimethyl-4-(3-hydroxylaminophenyl)-3,5-pyridinedicarboxylate
116799-92-9

2-Methoxyethyl 1-Methylethyl 1,4-Dihydro-2,6-dimethyl-4-(3-hydroxylaminophenyl)-3,5-pyridinedicarboxylate

C

Nimodipine Oxidized
85677-93-6

Nimodipine Oxidized

D

3-isopropyl 5-(2-methoxyethyl) 4-(3-aminophenyl)-2,6-dimethylpyridine-3,5-dicarboxylate
155861-24-8

3-isopropyl 5-(2-methoxyethyl) 4-(3-aminophenyl)-2,6-dimethylpyridine-3,5-dicarboxylate

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With triethylamine In acetonitrile Quantum yield; Irradiation;
chromium(VI) oxide
1333-82-0

chromium(VI) oxide

nimodipin
66085-59-4

nimodipin

Nimodipine Oxidized
85677-93-6

Nimodipine Oxidized

Conditions
ConditionsYield
In acetic acid
In acetic acid
nimodipin
66085-59-4

nimodipin

C25H31N3O11*ClH

C25H31N3O11*ClH

Conditions
ConditionsYield
Multi-step reaction with 3 steps
1: sodium hydride / tetrahydrofuran / 0.5 h / Inert atmosphere; Cooling with ice
2: tetra-(n-butyl)ammonium iodide / 1,4-dioxane / 5 h / 55 - 60 °C
3: hydrogenchloride / 1,4-dioxane; ethyl acetate / 5 h / 20 °C
View Scheme
nimodipin
66085-59-4

nimodipin

C26H33N3O11*ClH

C26H33N3O11*ClH

Conditions
ConditionsYield
Multi-step reaction with 3 steps
1: sodium hydride / tetrahydrofuran / 0.5 h / Inert atmosphere; Cooling with ice
2: tetra-(n-butyl)ammonium iodide / 1,4-dioxane / 55 - 60 °C
3: hydrogenchloride / 1,4-dioxane; ethyl acetate / 2 h / 20 °C
View Scheme
nimodipin
66085-59-4

nimodipin

C26H33N3O11*ClH

C26H33N3O11*ClH

Conditions
ConditionsYield
Multi-step reaction with 3 steps
1: sodium hydride / tetrahydrofuran / 0.5 h / Inert atmosphere; Cooling with ice
2: tetra-(n-butyl)ammonium iodide / 1,4-dioxane / 4 h / 55 - 60 °C
3: hydrogenchloride / 1,4-dioxane; ethyl acetate / 2 h / 20 °C
View Scheme
nimodipin
66085-59-4

nimodipin

C29H39N3O11*ClH

C29H39N3O11*ClH

Conditions
ConditionsYield
Multi-step reaction with 3 steps
1: sodium hydride / tetrahydrofuran / 0.5 h / Inert atmosphere; Cooling with ice
2: tetra-(n-butyl)ammonium iodide / 1,4-dioxane / 50 - 60 °C
3: hydrogenchloride / tetrahydrofuran; 1,4-dioxane / 4 h / 20 °C
View Scheme

Nimodipine Chemical Properties


IUPAC Name: 5-O-(2-Methoxyethyl) 3-O-propan-2-yl2,6-dimethyl-4-(3-nitrophenyl)-1,4-dihydropyridine-3,5-dicarboxylate
Molecular Formula: C21H26N2O7
Molecular Weight: 418.44 g/mol
Canonical SMILES: c1([C@@H]2C(=C(NC(=C2C(OC(C)C)=O)C)C)C(OCCOC)=O)cc(ccc1)[N+](=O)[O-]
InChI: InChI=1/C21H26N2O7/c1-12(2)30-21(25)18-14(4)22-13(3)17(20(24)29-10-9-28-5)19(18)15-7-6-8-16(11-15)23(26)27/h6-8,11-12,19,22H,9-10H2,1-5H3
EINECS: 266-127-0
Classification Code: Antihypertensive agents; Calcium channel blockers; Cardiovascular Agents; Drug / Therapeutic Agent; Membrane Transport Modulators; Reproductive Effect; Vasodilator; Vasodilator agents
Product Categories: Dihydropyridine Class Chemicals; Inhibitors; Intermediates & Fine Chemicals; Pharmaceuticals; API's; Calcium channel; Ion Channels
Melting Point: 125 °C
Solubility methanol: 62.5 mg/mL
Index of Refraction:  1.539 
Molar Refractivity:  108.14 cm3 
Molar Volume:  345 cm3 
Polarizability:  42.87×10-24 cm
Surface Tension:  43.8 dyne/cm 
Density:  1.212 g/cm3 
Flash Point:  277.3 °C 
Enthalpy of Vaporization:  81.11 kJ/mol 
Boiling Point:  534.8 °C at 760 mmHg 
Vapour Pressure of Nimodipine (CAS NO.66085-59-4): 1.63E-11 mmHg at 25°C

Nimodipine Uses

 Nimodipine's main use is in the prevention of cerebral vasospasm and resultant ischemia, a complication of subarachnoid hemorrhage (a form of cerebral bleed), specifically from ruptured intracranial berry aneurysms irrespective of the patient's post-ictus neurological condition.

Nimodipine Toxicity Data With Reference

Organism Test Type Route Reported Dose (Normalized Dose) Effect Source
dog LD50 intravenous 4mg/kg (4mg/kg)   Arzneimittel-Forschung. Drug Research. Vol. 36, Pg. 1733, 1986.
dog LD50 oral 1gm/kg (1000mg/kg)   Kiso to Rinsho. Clinical Report. Vol. 19, Pg. 6899, 1985.
mouse LD50 intravenous 26200ug/kg (26.2mg/kg)   Kiso to Rinsho. Clinical Report. Vol. 19, Pg. 6899, 1985.
mouse LD50 oral 940mg/kg (940mg/kg) BEHAVIORAL: ALTERED SLEEP TIME (INCLUDING CHANGE IN RIGHTING REFLEX)
BEHAVIORAL: SOMNOLENCE (GENERAL DEPRESSED ACTIVITY)
Kiso to Rinsho. Clinical Report. Vol. 19, Pg. 6899, 1985.
mouse LD50 subcutaneous 9500mg/kg (9500mg/kg) BEHAVIORAL: SOMNOLENCE (GENERAL DEPRESSED ACTIVITY) Kiso to Rinsho. Clinical Report. Vol. 19, Pg. 6899, 1985.
rabbit LD50 intravenous 2500ug/kg (2.5mg/kg)   Arzneimittel-Forschung. Drug Research. Vol. 36, Pg. 1733, 1986.
rabbit LD50 oral 5gm/kg (5000mg/kg)   Arzneimittel-Forschung. Drug Research. Vol. 36, Pg. 1733, 1986.
rat LD50 intravenous 5mg/kg (5mg/kg)   Archives of Toxicology. Vol. 54, Pg. 275, 1983.
rat LD50 oral 2738mg/kg (2738mg/kg) BEHAVIORAL: SOMNOLENCE (GENERAL DEPRESSED ACTIVITY)

GASTROINTESTINAL: "HYPERMOTILITY, DIARRHEA"
Kiso to Rinsho. Clinical Report. Vol. 19, Pg. 6899, 1985.
rat LD50 subcutaneous 4234mg/kg (4234mg/kg) BEHAVIORAL: SOMNOLENCE (GENERAL DEPRESSED ACTIVITY) Kiso to Rinsho. Clinical Report. Vol. 19, Pg. 6899, 1985.

Nimodipine Safety Profile

Poison by intravenous route. Moderately toxic by ingestion. Experimental reproductive effects. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of NOx.
Hazard Codes: HarmfulXn
Risk Statements: 20/21/22 
R20/21/22: Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
Safety Statements: 36 
S36: Wear suitable protective clothing.
WGK Germany: 1
RTECS of Nimodipine (CAS NO.66085-59-4): US7975500

Nimodipine Specification

 Nimodipine (CAS NO.66085-59-4), its Synonyms are 3,5-Pyridinedicarboxylic acid, 1,4-dihydro-2,6-dimethyl-4-(3-nitrophenyl)-, 2-methoxyethyl 1-methylethyl ester ; Isopropyl 2-methoxyethyl 1,4-dihydro-2,6-dimethyl-4-(m-nitrophenyl)-3,5-pyridinedicarboxylate ; Nimodipino ; Nimodipinum ; Nimotop ; Periplum . It is crystalline solid.

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