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Alkylsulfonylphenoxypropanolamine derivatives

US4067904A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 10, 1976
Grant dateJan 10, 1978
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Expiry dateSep 10, 1996

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K31/18
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A new class of phenoxypropanolamine alkylsulfonyl derivatives and methods for their preparation are described. The new compounds possess antiarrhythmic and/or cardioselective .beta.-adrenergic blocking properties and are useful in the treatment of hypertension. Representative embodiments of the invention are 1-(isopropylamino)-3-[4-(methylsulfonyl)-m-tolyloxy]-2-propanol and 3-[4-(methylsulfonyl)-m-tolyloxy]-1-(1-phenoxy-2-propylamino)-2-propanol, the latter compound is particularly outstanding as an antihypertensive.

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