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M5391

(±)-Metoprolol (+)-tartrate salt

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

Synonym(s):

(±)1-(Isopropylamino)-3-[p-(β-methoxyethyl)phenoxy]-2-propanol (+)-tartrate salt, Lopressor

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Linear Formula:
(C15H25NO3)2 · C4H6O6
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
684.81
NACRES:
NA.77
PubChem Substance ID:
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
EC Number:
260-148-9
MDL number:
Assay:
≥98% (titration)
Form:
powder
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Product Name

(±)-Metoprolol (+)-tartrate salt, ≥98% (titration), powder

Quality Segment

assay

≥98% (titration)

form

powder

color

white to off-white

solubility

H2O: 50 mg/mL

originator

Novartis

SMILES string

O[C@H]([C@@H](O)C(O)=O)C(O)=O.COCCc1ccc(OCC(O)CNC(C)C)cc1.COCCc2ccc(OCC(O)CNC(C)C)cc2

InChI

1S/2C15H25NO3.C4H6O6/c2*1-12(2)16-10-14(17)11-19-15-6-4-13(5-7-15)8-9-18-3;5-1(3(7)8)2(6)4(9)10/h2*4-7,12,14,16-17H,8-11H2,1-3H3;1-2,5-6H,(H,7,8)(H,9,10)/t;;1-,2-/m..1/s1

InChI key

YGULWPYYGQCFMP-CEAXSRTFSA-N

Gene Information

human ... ADRB1(153)

General description

Metoprolol has antihypertensive and anti-ischemic properties. It is used to treat arrhythmias.

Application

(±)-Metoprolol (+)-tartrate salt has been used:
  • to modulate the immunological parameters in various studies
  • to study its effects onCa2+-calmodulin-dependent protein kinase II (CaMKII) activity in human and experimental heart failure (HF)
  • to examine the contribution of the adrenergic receptors to the production of norepinephrine (NE)-mediated O2-

Biochem/physiol Actions

β1-adrenoceptor antagonist.

Features and Benefits

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Other Notes

Shelf-life of the powder is at least 4 years.

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Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Chronic 2 - Repr. 2

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

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WGK 3

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Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)



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Questions

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  1. Has Product M5391, (±)-Metoprolol (+)-tartrate salt, been tested in Cell Culture?

    1 answer
    1. This product has not been tested for use in Cell Culture applications.

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  2. What is the optical activity of Product M5391, (±)-Metoprolol (+)-tartrate salt?

    1 answer
    1. This compound has two centers of optical activity. In the metoprolol, both optical isomers (dextrorotatory and levorotatory) are present. In the tartrate portion, only one optically active isomer is present, the (+) form

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  3. What are the recommended storage conditions for Product M5391, (±)-Metoprolol (+)-tartrate salt?

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    1. This product can be stored at room temperature. It should be stored in a tightly closed light-resistant container.

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  4. What is the ratio of metoprolol to tartrate in Product M5391, (±)-Metoprolol (+)-tartrate salt?

    1 answer
    1. According to the molecular formula (C15H25NO3)2 · C4H6O6, there are two metroprolol molecules to one tartrate.

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  5. What is the solubility of Product M5391, (±)-Metoprolol (+)-tartrate salt?

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    1. The product is soluble in water (>1 g/mL), methanol (> 500 mg/mL), chloroform (496 mg/mL), acetone (1.1 mg/mL), acetonitrile (0.89 mg/mL), and hexane (0.001 mg/mL). This information can be found at in the following reference: The chemicals encyclopedia published by the Royal Society of Chemistry, 12th ed., Entry# 6235.

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  6. What is the Department of Transportation shipping information for this product?

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    1. Transportation information can be found in Section 14 of the product's (M)SDS.To access the shipping information for this material, use the link on the product detail page for the product.

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