Drug Name: | Esproquin |
Legal Status: | Investigational |
Synonyms: | Esproquine |
Cas Number: | 37517-33-2 |
Pubchem: | 31951 |
Unii: | 3JYK9XFM9K |
Iupac Name: | 2-(3-Ethylsulfinylpropyl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-isoquinoline |
C: | 14 |
H: | 21 |
N: | 1 |
O: | 1 |
S: | 1 |
Smiles: | O=S(CC)CCCN1CC=2C=CC=CC2CC1 |
Esproquin is an α2-adrenergic receptor agonist derived from tetrahydroisoquinoline.[1] It has a positive inotropic effect, suggesting potential use in treatment of chronic heart failure.[2]