There are provided novel 1,4-dihydropyridine derivatives, particularly 2,6-dimethyl-4-(3'-nitrophenyl)-1,4-dihydropyridine-3,5-dicarboxylic acid 3-.beta.-(N-benzyl-N-methylamino)ethyl ester and 5-methyl ester. The 1,4-dihydropyridine derivatives are characterized by cerebral vascular dilator activity.