Talinolol is a beta blocker.[1]

Stereochemistry

Talinolol contains a stereocenter and consists of two enantiomers. This is a racemate, i.e. a 1: 1 mixture of (R)- and the (S)-forms:[2]

Enantiomers of talinolol

(R)-talinolol
CAS number: 71369-60-3
(S)-talinolol
CAS number: 71369-59-0

References

  1. ^ Abmann, I. (1995). "The actions of talinolol, a β1-selective beta blocker, in cardiac arrhythmia and acute myocardial infarction". Current Medical Research and Opinion. 13 (6): 325–342. doi:10.1185/03007999509110493. PMID 8829891.
  2. ^ F. v. Bruchhausen, G. Dannhardt, S. Ebel, A. W. Frahm, E. Hackenthal, U. Holzgrabe (Hrsg.): Hagers Handbuch der Pharmazeutischen Praxis: Band 9: Stoffe P-Z, Springer Verlag, Berlin, Aufl. 5, 2014, S. 767, ISBN 978-3-642-63389-8.