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Sigma-Aldrich

Betaxolol hydrochloride

>98% (HPLC)

Synonym(s):

SL 75212

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C18H29NO3 · HCl
CAS Number:
63659-19-8
Molecular Weight:
343.89
EC Number:
264-384-3
MDL number:
MFCD00242959
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
PubChem Substance ID:
24278274
NACRES:
NA.77

Assay

>98% (HPLC)

form

solid

storage condition

desiccated

color

white

solubility

H2O: soluble 36 mg/mL

originator

Alcon

SMILES string

Cl[H].CC(C)NCC(O)COc1ccc(CCOCC2CC2)cc1

InChI

1S/C18H29NO3.ClH/c1-14(2)19-11-17(20)13-22-18-7-5-15(6-8-18)9-10-21-12-16-3-4-16;/h5-8,14,16-17,19-20H,3-4,9-13H2,1-2H3;1H

InChI key

CHDPSNLJFOQTRK-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Gene Information

human ... ADRB1(153)

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Application

Betaxolol hydrochloride has been used as a β1 blocking agent:
  • for the preparation of crystals of (R,S)-betaxolol (BE-IV).
  • to treat mammalian cells prior cell stimulation experiments.
  • to study the solid structure of metoprolol.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Betaxolol hydrochloride has the ability to block calcium channels. Betaxolol is a selective β1 adrenoreceptor antagonist. It has neuroprotective effects on retinal neurons.

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 Alcon. To browse the list of other pharma-developed compounds and Approved Drugs/Drug Candidates, click here.

Pictograms

Exclamation mark
GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H302

Precautionary Statements

P264 - P270 - P301 + P312 - P501

Hazard Classifications

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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