M5391

(±)-Metoprolol (+)-tartrate salt

≥98% (titration), powder

• Synonym(s): (±)1-(Isopropylamino)-3-[p-(β-methoxyethyl)phenoxy]-2-propanol (+)-tartrate salt, Lopressor
• Linear Formula: (C₁₅H₂₅NO₃)₂ · C₄H₆O₆
• CAS Number: 56392-17-7
• Molecular Weight: 684.81
• EC Number: 260-148-9
• MDL number: MFCD00056257
• UNSPSC Code: 12352200
• PubChem Substance ID: 24278556
• NACRES: NA.77

Properties

• 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)

Description

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 O^2-

Biochem/physiol Actions

β₁-adrenoceptor antagonist.

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Other Notes

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

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS08,GHS09
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H361d,H411
• Precautionary Statements: P202 - P273 - P280 - P308 + P313 - P391 - P405
• Hazard Classifications: Aquatic Chronic 2 - Repr. 2
• 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