Synonym: (±)-4-[2-Hydroxy-3-[(1-methylethyl)amino]propoxy]benzeneacetamide, 4-[2'-Hydroxy-3'-(isopropylamino)propoxy]phenylacetamide
CAS Number: 29122-68-7
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C14H22N2O3
Molecular Weight: 266.34
EC Number: 249-451-7
MDL Number: MFCD00057645
PubChem Substance ID: 24277748
Biochem/physiol Actions
Selective ß1-adrenoceptor antagonist; antihypertensive; antianginal; antiarrhythmic.
Other Notes
Shelf-life of the solid is at least three years.
Application
Atenolol is a ß-adrenergic blocker and used in the management of hypertension. Atenolol has antianginal and antiarrhythmic properties.
Assay: =98% (TLC)
Form: Powder
Color: White to off-white
Solubility: H2O: soluble0.3 mg/mL; DMSO: soluble18 mg/mL; ethanol: soluble3.4 mg/mL
Gene Information: Human ... ADRB1(153); Rat ... Adrb1(24925)