title: Cardioselective beta-adrenergic blocking agents. 1. 1-((3,4-Dimethoxyphenethyl)amino)-3-aryloxy-2-propanols.
abstract: A series of 1-amino-3-aryloxy-2-propanols has been synthesized and examined for cardioselective beta-blockade. The introduction of the (3,4-dimethoxyphenethyl)amino group lead to the most cardioselective agents. Structure-activity relationships are discussed. Of the compounds tested 1-[(3,4-dimethoxyphenethyl)amino]-3-(m-tolyloxy)-2-propanol was selected for clinical trial because of optimal potency and selectivity.
mesh_terms: D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists / Q000138:chemical synthesis* / Q000494:pharmacology; D000818:Animals; D004305:Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; D006168:Guinea Pigs; D006321:Heart / Q000187:drug effects*; D006325:Heart Atria / Q000187:drug effects; D006339:Heart Rate / Q000187:drug effects; D066298:In Vitro Techniques; D007545:Isoproterenol / Q000494:pharmacology; D009119:Muscle Contraction / Q000187:drug effects; D010627:Phenethylamines / Q000138:chemical synthesis* / Q000494:pharmacology; D011412:Propanolamines / Q000138:chemical synthesis* / Q000494:pharmacology; D013329:Structure-Activity Relationship; D014132:Trachea / Q000187:drug effects
chemical_list: D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists; D010627:Phenethylamines; D011412:Propanolamines; D007545:Isoproterenol