title: Synthesis and antiarrhythmic activity of new 1-[1-[2-[3-(alkylamino)-2-hydroxypropoxy]phenyl]vinyl]-1 H-imidazoles and related compounds.
abstract: Various 1-[1-[2-[3-(alkylamino)-2-hydroxypropoxy]phenyl]vinyl]-1 H-azoles were synthesized and investigated for beta-adrenoceptor-blocking and antiarrhythmic activities. Although no compounds showed more potent beta-blocking effects than propranolol in the isolated guinea pig right atria, many compounds exhibited significant antiarrhythmic effects against aconitine or ischemic arrhythmia in mice or dogs. 1-[2,5-Dichloro-6-[1-(1H-imidazol-1-yl)-ethenyl] phenoxy]-3-[(1-methylethyl)amino]-2-propanol hydrochloride (48) (711389-S) was selected as a candidate for clinical evaluation in man, since its antiarrhythmic effects were superior to those of quinidine, disopyramide, or propranolol. Asymmetric synthesis of (R)-(+)- and (S)-(-)-48 is described, and it is proven that there is no stereospecificity in the antiarrhythmic effect of 48.
mesh_terms: D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists / Q000138:chemical synthesis; D000818:Animals; D000889:Anti-Arrhythmia Agents / Q000138:chemical synthesis*; D004285:Dogs; D006168:Guinea Pigs; D007093:Imidazoles / Q000138:chemical synthesis* / Q000494:pharmacology; D051379:Mice; D011412:Propanolamines / Q000138:chemical synthesis* / Q000494:pharmacology; D013329:Structure-Activity Relationship
chemical_list: D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists; D000889:Anti-Arrhythmia Agents; D007093:Imidazoles; D011412:Propanolamines