CAS No. 63659-18-7

Batch: Purity:99.98
Betaxolol Chemical Structure
Chemical Structure
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Chemical Information

CAS Number 63659-18-7
Molecular Formula

C18H29NO3

Molecular Weight (MW) 307.43
SMILES CC(C)NCC(COC1=CC=C(C=C1)CCOCC2CC2)O

Ordering Information

Biological Activity

Betaxolol is a selective beta-1 adrenergic receptor antagonist. By competitively blocking beta-1 adrenergic receptors, betaxolol inhibits catecholamine-mediated activation of adenylate cyclase, resulting in reduced intracellular cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) accumulation. Downstream, this suppression of cAMP/PKA signaling diminishes cardiac responsiveness and decreases aqueous humor production in ocular tissues, leading to reduced intraocular pressure and modulation of vascular tone. [1]

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Solubility

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All in vitro solubility values are batch-tested experimental data (non-literature values).
Solvent Solubility & Note
DMSO 62 mg/mL (201.67 mM)
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO. The recommended stock concentration is 10 mM in DMSO.)
Water 62 mg/mL
Ethanol Insoluble
FAQ
Q: Why does a DMSO stock precipitate in media/saline?
A: It is caused by unheated aqueous media (supersaturation), local solvent shock, or incorrect mixing sequence.
How to fix it?
  • Preheat media/saline to 37°C.
  • Mix rapidly (pipette/vortex) upon addition.
  • For complex mixes, always add the aqueous phase last.
  • Re-dissolve minor precipitates with a 37°C water bath and sonication (≤30 min).

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Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.