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Atenolol

≥98% (TLC), powder, β₁-adrenoceptor antagonist

Synonym(s):

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

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C14H22N2O3
CAS Number:
29122-68-7
Molecular Weight:
266.34
EC Number:
249-451-7
MDL number:
MFCD00057645
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
PubChem Substance ID:
24277748
NACRES:
NA.77

product name

Atenolol, ≥98% (TLC), powder

Quality Level

200

Assay

≥98% (TLC)

form

powder

color

white to off-white

solubility

H2O: 0.3 mg/mL
DMSO: 18 mg/mL
ethanol: 3.4 mg/mL

originator

AstraZeneca

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)
rat ... Adrb1(24925)

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Application

Atenolol is a β-adrenergic blocker and used in the management of hypertension. Atenolol has antianginal and antiarrhythmic properties.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Selective β1-adrenoceptor antagonist; antihypertensive; antianginal; antiarrhythmic.

Features and Benefits

This compound is featured on the β-Adrenoceptors page of the Handbook of Receptor Classification and Signal Transduction. To browse other handbook pages, click here.
This compound was developed by AstraZeneca. To browse the list of other pharma-developed compounds and Approved Drugs/Drug Candidates, click here.

Other Notes

Shelf-life of the solid is at least three years.

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Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Mayo Clinic proceedings, 88(3), 271-276 (2013-01-17)
To assess the tolerability and efficacy of the investigational use of the angiotensin II receptor blocker losartan added to β-blockade (BB) to prevent progressive aortic root dilation in patients with Marfan syndrome (MFS). Between May 1, 2007, and September 31
Ronald V Lacro et al.
American heart journal, 165(5), 828-835 (2013-04-30)
The Pediatric Heart Network designed a clinical trial to compare aortic root growth and other short-term cardiovascular outcomes in children and young adults with Marfan syndrome randomized to receive atenolol or losartan. We report here the characteristics of the screened
Tzu-Heng Huang et al.
International journal of molecular sciences, 22(21) (2021-11-14)
Thoracic aortic aneurysm (TAA) formation is a multifactorial process that results in diverse clinical manifestations and drug responses. Identifying the critical factors and their functions in Marfan syndrome (MFS) pathogenesis is important for exploring personalized medicine for MFS. Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase
Ronald V Lacro et al.
The New England journal of medicine, 371(22), 2061-2071 (2014-11-19)
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