title: Beta-adrenergic blocking agents. 20. (3-Hydroxyprop-1-enyl)-substituted 1-(aryloxy)-3-(alkylamino)propan-2-ols.
abstract: The synthesis of a series of (3-hydroxyprop-1-enyl)-substituted 1-(aryloxy)-3-(alkylamino)propan-2-ols is described. These compounds were investigated for their beta-adrenoreceptor blocking properties and their selective of action. Among the o-(hydroxypropenyl)-substituted derivatives we have found some potent noncardioselective beta-adrenoreceptor blocking agents which have a greater blocking action on the beta 2 receptor, thus resembling propranolol. The p-(hydroxypropenyl)-substituted analogues were generally less potent and tended to be cardioselective. The structure-activity relationships are discussed in the light of the hypothesis that the cardioselective of p-amido-substituted (aryloxy)propanolamines is attributable, in part, to binding of the amide group to some additional site on the beta receptor; our findings argue against a similar interaction for the allylic hydroxyl group.
mesh_terms: D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists / Q000138:chemical synthesis*; D000818:Animals; D001794:Blood Pressure / Q000187:drug effects; D002415:Cats; D006339:Heart Rate / Q000187:drug effects; D009928:Organ Specificity; D011412:Propanolamines / Q000138:chemical synthesis* / Q000494:pharmacology; D013329:Structure-Activity Relationship
chemical_list: D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists; D011412:Propanolamines