An alternative synthesis of (+) - propranolol and (+) – atenolol

Herein, a simple synthesis pathway of beta-blockers starting from allyl amine ispresented. This synthesis features the opening of an epoxide ring with phenol derivatives followed by N-alkylation with iso-propylbromide to produce racemic propranolol and atenolol.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Aphiwat Teerawutgulrag
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Maejo University 2012-10-01
Series:Maejo International Journal of Science and Technology
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Online Access:http://www.mijst.mju.ac.th/vol6/372-378.pdf