Bioactivity | Levobunolol (l-Bunolol) hydrochloride is a potent and nonselective β-adrenergic receptor antagonist. Levobunolol hydrochloride is an ocular hypotensive agent and lowers mean intraocular pressure (IOP). Levobunolol hydrochloride can be used for glaucoma and superior oblique myokymia (SOM) research[1][2][3]. |
Name | Levobunolol hydrochloride |
CAS | 27912-14-7 |
Formula | C17H26ClNO3 |
Molar Mass | 327.85 |
Appearance | Solid |
Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
Storage | -20°C, sealed storage, away from moisture *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture) |
Reference | [1]. Mohammadi M, et al. Injectable drug depot engineered to release multiple ophthalmic therapeutic agents with precise time profiles for postoperative treatment following ocular surgery. Acta Biomater. 2018 Jun;73:90-102. [2]. Kumar, N, et al. Extended levobunolol release from Eudragit nanoparticle-laden contact lenses for glaucoma therapy. Futur J Pharm Sci 6, 109 (2020). [3]. Zhang M, et al. Superior oblique myokymia treated with levobunolol. J AAPOS. 2018 Feb;22(1):67-69.e2. |