Amlodipine Maleate

Amlodipine maleate is a dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker, acts as an orally active antianginal agent and antihypertensive agent. Amlodipine maleate blocks the voltage-dependent L-type calcium channels, thereby inhibiting the initial influx of calcium.

Molecular structure:

• Molecular formula: C₂₄H₂₉CIN₂O₉
• Molecular weight: 524.9
• CAS Number: 88150-47-4
• Application: Antihypertensive, antianginal
• Specification: As per IHS

IUPAC Name:
(Z)-but-2-enedioic acid;3-O-ethyl 5-O-methyl 2-(2-aminoethoxymethyl)-4-(2-chlorophenyl)-6-methyl-1,4-dihydropyridine-3,5-dicarboxylate

Chemical Name:
3-ethyl 5-methyl 2-((2-aminoethoxy)methyl)-4-(2-chlorophenyl)-6-methyl-1,4-dihydropyridine-3,5-dicarboxylate maleate