The molecule is a propanolamine that is 3-aminopropane-1,2-diol in which the hydrogen of the primary hydroxy group is substituted by 3-methylphenyl and one of the hydrogens attached to the nitrogen is substituted by 2-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)ethyl. A beta1 adrenoceptor antagonist, it has been shown to be as effective as other beta-blockers for the treatment of angina pectoris and hypertension. It has a role as a beta-adrenergic antagonist, a calcium channel blocker, an antihypertensive agent and an anti-arrhythmia drug.
1-[2-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)ethylamino]-3-(3-methylphenoxy)propan-2-ol