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Molar mass of Propranolol

The molecular formula of Propranolol is C16H21NO2, giving a molar mass of 259.349 g/mol.

Molar mass
259.349g/mol

Computed from the formula with the IUPAC conventional atomic weights (abridged, 2021 edition).

Formula
C16H21NO2
Category
Common Drugs
Atoms per molecule
40

Propranolol conversions

Mass ↔ amount and solution conversions derived from the stored molar mass of 259.349 g/mol.

1 mmol259.349 mg
1 g3.8558 mmol
1 M259.349 g/L

About Propranolol

The first clinically successful beta-blocker, blocking cardiac beta-1 receptors to slow heart rate and reduce oxygen demand. Its naphthalene ring and basic amine make it one of the most lipophilic beta-blockers, so it crosses the blood–brain barrier.

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