Dipivefrin hydrochloride

Dipivefrin hydrochloride is the hydrochloride salt of dipivefrin. It is used topically as eye drops to reduce intra-ocular pressure in the treatment of open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. Among its listed roles, it functions as a adrenergic agonist, a sympathomimetic agent and an antiglaucoma drug. The directory classifies it as a discontinued API with a semi-synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Alcon and Propine (TN). Its PubChem CID is 71486.

CAS No 64019-93-8
Molecular Formula C19H30ClNO5
Molecular Weight 387.9 g/mol
Synonyms [2-(2,2-dimethylpropanoyloxy)-4-[1-hydroxy-2-(methylamino)ethyl]phenyl] 2,2-dimethylpropanoate;hydrochloride

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