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Atenolol

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

(±)-4-[2-Hydroxy-3-[(1-methylethyl)amino]propoxy]benzeneacetamide, 4-[2′-Hydroxy-3′-(isopropylamino)propoxy]phenylacetamide

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C14H22N2O3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
266.34
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

atenolol

manufacturer/tradename

USP

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

SMILES string

CC(C)NCC(O)COc1ccc(CC(N)=O)cc1

InChI

1S/C14H22N2O3/c1-10(2)16-8-12(17)9-19-13-5-3-11(4-6-13)7-14(15)18/h3-6,10,12,16-17H,7-9H2,1-2H3,(H2,15,18)

InChI key

METKIMKYRPQLGS-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Gene Information

human ... ADRB1(153)

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General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Atenolol USP Reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia. Also, for use with USP monographs such as:
  • Atenolol Tablets
  • Atenolol Injection
  • Atenolol Compounded Oral Suspension
  • Atenolol and Chlorthalidone Tablets
  • Atenolol Compounded Oral Suspension, Veterinary
  • Levobunolol Hydrochloride

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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