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Agent Name Alprenolol
CAS Number 13655-52-2
Formula C15-H23-N-O2
Major Category Other Uses
Synonyms 1-(o-Allylphenoxy)-3-(isopropylamino)-2-propanol; Alprenolol; 2-Propanol, 1-((1-methylethyl)amino)-3-(2-(2-propenyl)phenoxy)-; [ChemIDplus}
Category Pharmaceuticals
Sources/Uses Used as an antihypertensive drug;
Comments Allergic contact dermatitis reported in pharmaceutical workers; [Kanerva, p. 1181-2]
Reference Link Contact eczema produced by a beta-adrenergic blocking agent (alprenolol)
Exposure Assessment
Skin Designation (ACGIH) Not evaluated
Adverse Effects
Skin Sensitizer Yes
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