Talinolol Explained

Talinolol is a beta blocker.^[1]

Stereochemistry

Talinolol contains a stereocenter and consists of two enantiomers. This is a racemate, i.e. a 1: 1 mixture of (R)- and the (S)-forms:^[2]

Notes and References

1. Abmann . I. . The actions of talinolol, a β1-selective beta blocker, in cardiac arrhythmia and acute myocardial infarction . 10.1185/03007999509110493 . Current Medical Research and Opinion . 13 . 6 . 325–342 . 1995 . 8829891 .
2. F. v. Bruchhausen, G. Dannhardt, S. Ebel, A. W. Frahm, E. Hackenthal, U. Holzgrabe (Hrsg.): Hagers Handbuch der Pharmazeutischen Praxis: Band 9: Stoffe P-Z, Springer Verlag, Berlin, Aufl. 5, 2014, S. 767, .