Dihydroalprenolol
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Dihydroalprenolol is a hydrogenated
alprenolol
derivative. It is a radiolabeled
form of alprenolol
. Being a beta-adrenergic blocker, it is used to label the beta-adrenergic receptor for isolation.
Hydrogenation
Hydrogenation, to treat with hydrogen, also a form of chemical reduction, is a chemical reaction between molecular hydrogen and another compound or element, usually in the presence of a catalyst. The process is commonly employed to reduce or saturate organic compounds. Hydrogenation typically...
alprenolol
Alprenolol
Alprenolol, or alfeprol, alpheprol, and alprenololum , is a non-selective beta blocker as well as 5-HT1A receptor antagonist, used in the treatment of angina pectoris...
derivative. It is a radiolabeled
Isotopic labeling
Isotopic labeling is a technique for tracking the passage of a sample of substance through a system. The substance is 'labeled' by including unusual isotopes in its chemical composition...
form of alprenolol
Alprenolol
Alprenolol, or alfeprol, alpheprol, and alprenololum , is a non-selective beta blocker as well as 5-HT1A receptor antagonist, used in the treatment of angina pectoris...
. Being a beta-adrenergic blocker, it is used to label the beta-adrenergic receptor for isolation.