Amlodipine besylate, 98+%, Thermo Scientific™

An L-type calcium channel antagonist with potent antioxidant activity

Brand:  Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar J62164.14

Product Code. 15474589

Description

This Thermo Scientific brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific.

Applications
Amlodipine besylate is used as a dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker. It is also used as an antianginal and antihypertensive. Amlodipine besylate also displays vasoprotective effects in cardiovascular disease and inhibits Ca2+-induced contractions in depolarized rat aorta (IC50 = 1.9 nM). Amlodipine besylate has been shown to inhibit proliferation of human vascular smooth muscle cells and epidermoid carcinoma A431 cells.

Solubility
Soluble in DMSO (≥20 mg/mL), water (10 mM), chloroform, ethanol (≥14 mg/mL), and methanol.

Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.