Alprenolol

Alprenolol is a secondary alcohol that is propan-2-ol substituted by a 2-allylphenoxy group at position 1 and an isopropylamino group at position 3. It is a beta-adrenergic antagonist used as a antihypertensive, anti-arrhythmia and a sympatholytic agent. Among its listed roles, it functions as a beta-adrenergic antagonist, an antihypertensive agent, an anti-arrhythmia drug and a sympatholytic agent. It is a secondary alcohol and a secondary amino compound. One of the adrenergic beta-antagonists used as an antihypertensive, anti-anginal, and anti-arrhythmic agent. Alprenolol is no longer marketed by AstraZeneca, but may still be available in generic varieties. It is grouped under the following drug class(es): Beta blockers. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Alfeprol, Alprenololum and 1-(o-Allylphenoxy)-3-(isopropylamino)-2-propanol. Its PubChem CID is 2119.

CAS No 13655-52-2
Molecular Formula C15H23NO2
Molecular Weight 249.35 g/mol
Synonyms 1-(propan-2-ylamino)-3-(2-prop-2-enylphenoxy)propan-2-ol

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