A dihydropyridine derivative, which, in contrast to NIFEDIPINE, functions as a calcium channel agonist. The compound facilitates Ca2+ influx through partially activated voltage-dependent Ca2+ channels, thereby causing vasoconstrictor and positive inotropic effects. It is used primarily as a research tool.

Synonyms: 71145-03-4, Bay-K-8644, 98791-67-4, Bay R 5417, BK 8644, 3-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, 1,4-dihydro-2,6-dimethyl-5-nitro-4-(2-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)-, methyl ester, BK-8644, Bay-K-8644, (+)-Isomer, BayK8644, 0, Bay R5417, 97217-82-8, 98625-26-4, 3-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, 1,4-dihydro-2,6-dimethyl-5-nitro-4-(2-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)-, Methyl ester, Bay K 8644, Bay-R-5417, Bay-K-8644, (+-)-Isomer, R5417, Bay, Bay-K8644, BK8644, BayR5417, Bay-K-8644, (-)-Isomer, Bay K8644