General

Synonyms: 1-[4-(2-methoxyethyl)phenoxy]-3-[(1-methylethyl)amino]2-propanol (2R,3R)-2,3-dihydroxybutanedioate (2:1) salt, 1-(isopropylamino)-3-[p-(beta-methoxyethyl)phenoxy]2-propanol tartrate salt, Lopresor, prelis, seloken, selopral, vasocardin, (+-)-metoprolol (+)-tartrate, beloc, metoprolol hemitartrate, slow lopresor
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Molecular formula: C₁₅H₂₅NO₃ . 1/2 C₄H₆O₆
CAS No: 56392-17-7
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Physical data

Appearance: solid
Melting point: 120 C
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Water solubility: soluble

Stability

Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Toxicology

May be harmful or act as an irritant - toxicology not fully investigated.

Toxicity data
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ORL-RAT LD50 5500 mg kg^-1
IPR-RAT LD50 219 mg kg^-1
SCU-RAT LD50 1150 mg kg^-1
IVN-RAT LD50 90 mg kg^-1
ORL-MUS LD50 1500 mg kg^-1
ORL-DOG LD50 1090 mg kg^-1

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Transport information

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Personal protection

Safety glasses. Do not breathe dust.

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