The molecule is 3-(Propan-2-ylamino)propane-1,2-diol in which the hydrogen of the primary hydroxy group is substituted by a 4-acetoxy-2,3,5-trimethylphenoxy group. A non-cardioselective beta-blocker, it is used to lower intra-ocular pressure in the management of open-angle glaucoma. It has a role as a beta-adrenergic antagonist, an anti-arrhythmia drug, an antihypertensive agent and an antiglaucoma drug. It is a propanolamine, an acetate ester, an aromatic ether and a secondary amino compound.
[4-[2-hydroxy-3-(propan-2-ylamino)propoxy]-2,3,6-trimethylphenyl] acetate