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Sigma-Aldrich

(S)-(−)-Propranolol hydrochloride

≥98% (TLC), powder

Synonym(s):

(S)-1-Isopropylamino-3-(1-naphthyloxy)-2-propanol hydrochloride

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
C10H7OCH2CH(OH)CH2NHCH(CH3)2·HCl
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
295.80
Beilstein:
3574966
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.77

Quality Level

Assay

≥98% (TLC)

form

powder

optical activity

[α]25/D −25.5°, c = 1.0 in ethanol(lit.)

mp

193-195 °C (lit.)

solubility

ethanol: 10 mg/mL
DMSO: <14.5 mg/mL
H2O: 50 mg/mL
45% (w/v) aq 2-hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin: 8.0 mg/mL

originator

AstraZeneca

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

Cl[H].CC(C)NC[C@H](O)COc1cccc2ccccc12

InChI

1S/C16H21NO2.ClH/c1-12(2)17-10-14(18)11-19-16-9-5-7-13-6-3-4-8-15(13)16;/h3-9,12,14,17-18H,10-11H2,1-2H3;1H/t14-;/m0./s1

InChI key

ZMRUPTIKESYGQW-UQKRIMTDSA-N

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General description

With heat. Aqueous solutions are most stable at pH 3.0 and decompose rapidly at basic pH. Decomposition is accompanied by discoloration of the solution.

Application

(S)-(−)-Propranolol hydrochloride has been used:
  • as a non-selective β-blocker propranolol to inhibit the actions of epinephrine in mice
  • as a β1- and β2-aadrenergic receptor blocker in rat
  • as a medium supplement to investigate its effect on adipogenesis in hemangioma-derived stem cells (HemSC)

Biochem/physiol Actions

(S)-(−)-Propranolol hydrochloride is biologically active enantiomer. It acts as β1 receptor antagonist in thalamocortical neurons. (S)-(−)-Propranolol hydrochloride elicits its inhibitory function on the β1 adrenoceptor in trigeminovascular pain pathway and serves as a preventive medicine in migraine.
Active β-adrenoceptor blocking enantiomer, as measured by inhibition of isoprenaline-induced tachycardia; Propranolol is also non-specific 5-HT1A, 5-HT1B and 5-HT1C serotonin receptor antagonist. The stereoselective association of mianserin and propranolol with the 5HT1A, 5HT1B and 5HT1C sites may prove useful in the characterization of these sites

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.

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Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Dermal - Acute Tox. 4 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 4 Oral

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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