Befunolol

Befunolol is a beta blocker introduced in 1983 by Kakenyaku Kakko. It is currently in experimental status, and is being tested for the management of open angle glaucoma. It is grouped under the following drug class(es): Ophthalmic beta-blockers. Other names for this substance include Befunololum and 2-Acetyl-7-(2-hyroxy-3-isopropylaminopropoxy)benzofuran. Its PubChem CID is 2309.

CAS No 39552-01-7
Molecular Formula C16H21NO4
Molecular Weight 291.34 g/mol
Synonyms 1-[7-[2-hydroxy-3-(propan-2-ylamino)propoxy]-1-benzofuran-2-yl]ethanone

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