Nifedipine Synonyms:1,4-dihydro-2,6-dimethyl-4-(2-nitrophenyl)-3,5-pyridinedicarboxylicaciddime, fenihidin, Procardia, Aldipine CAS: 21829-25-4 MF: C19H22N2O6 M.W.: 374.39 Solubility: DMSO, soluble Description: Yellow crystalline solid, odorless yellow crystals or powder, tasteless. Usage: Used as an antihypertensive and antianginal. A dihydorpyridine calcium channel blocker. Reactivity Profile: Nifedipine is sensitive to light.