Propranolol

• Catalog No.: Bio-0732
• CAS Number: 525-66-6
• M. F.: C16H21NO2
• M. W.: 259.34344

SYNONYMS

• IUPAC name: [2-hydroxy-3-(naphthalen-1-yloxy)propyl](propan-2-yl)amine
• IUPAC Traditional name: [2-hydroxy-3-(naphthalen-1-yloxy)propyl](propan-2-yl)amine
• Synonyms: 1-[(1-Methylethyl)amino]-3-(1-naphthalenyloxy)-2-propanol; 1-Isopropylamino-3-(1-naphthyloxy)-2-propanol

DATABASE IDS

• CAS Number: 525-66-6

PROPERTIES

• Application(s): Antiarrhythmic agent
• Application(s): Hypotensives
• Application(s): Local anesthetic
• Mechanism of Action: Beta-Adrenergic blocking agent
• Mechanism of Action: It is a non-selective beta blocker, that is, it blocks the action of epinephrine on both beta1- and beta2-adrenergic receptors.
• Mechanism of Action: It has little intrinsic sympathomimetic activity (ISA) but has strong membrane stabilizing activity (only at high blood concentrations, eg overdosage).
• Mechanism of Action: Only L-propranolol is a powerful adrenoceptor antagonist, whereas D-propranolol is not

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