Betaxolol hydrochloride
SIGMA/B5683 - >98% (HPLC)
Synonym: SL 75212
CAS Number: 63659-19-8
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C18H29NO3 · HCl
Molecular Weight: 343.89
EC Number: 264-384-3
MDL Number: MFCD00242959
Linear Formula: C18H29NO3 · HCl
Product Type: Chemical
| assay | >98% (HPLC) |
| color | white |
| form | solid |
| InChI | 1S/C18H29NO3.ClH/c1-14(2) |
| InChI key | CHDPSNLJFOQTRK-UHFFFAOYSA |
| originator | Alcon |
| Quality Level | 100 ![]() |
| SMILES string | Cl[H].CC(C)NCC(O)COc1ccc( |
| solubility | H2O: soluble 36 mg/mL |
| storage condition | desiccated |
| 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 . |
| Features and Benefits: | This compound was developed by Alcon . To browse the list of other pharma-developed compounds and Approved Drugs/Drug Candidates, click here . |
| Packaging: | 10, 50 mg in glass bottle |
| Symbol | GHS07 |
| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statements | H302 |
| Hazard Codes | Xn |
| Risk Statements | 22 |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Purity | >98% (HPLC) |
| UNSPSC | 12352200 |


