| Name: | Metoprolol USP Related Compound B |
| Catalogue No. | VL103004 |
| CAS No. | 56718-76-4 |
| Molecular Formula | C12H17ClO3 |
| Molecular Weight | 244.71 |
| Status | In-stock |
| IUPAC Name | (+/-)1-Chloro-2-hydroxy-3-[4-(2-methoxyethyl)phenoxy]-propane |
| Appearance | Light Yellow Liquid |
| Description | Metoprolol USP Related Compound B (CAS No: 56718-76-4) is an impurity present in the synthesis of Metoprolol that reduces chest pain and lowers high blood pressure. It has proved prognostic influence in the treatment of chronic cardiac failure. Also, it is used in the treatment of a wide range of conditions namely myocardial infarction, atrial fibrillation/flutter, and hypertension. |
| References | Xu, Qun. “Advancing USP Compendial Methods for Fixed Dose Combinations: A Case Study of Metoprolol Tartrate and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets.” Journal of Pharmaceutical Analysis, vol. 9, no. 2, Apr. 2019, pp. 77–82, www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2095177918303289, 10.1016/j.jpha.2018.12.003. Accessed 27 Sept. 2021. Morris J, Dunham A. Metoprolol. In: StatPearls. StatPearls Publishing, Treasure Island (FL); 2020. PMID: 30422518. https://europepmc.org/article/NBK/nbk532923. |
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