Dipivefrin

Dipivefrin is a prodrug of epinephrine used in ophthalmology to reduce intraocular pressure in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. The directory classifies it as a discontinued API with a semi-synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Dipivalyl epinephrine, Diopine and Glaudrops. Its PubChem CID is 3105.

CAS No 52365-63-6
Molecular Formula C19H29NO5
Molecular Weight 351.4 g/mol
Synonyms [2-(2,2-dimethylpropanoyloxy)-4-[1-hydroxy-2-(methylamino)ethyl]phenyl] 2,2-dimethylpropanoate

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