1. The pK(i) value of bopindolol for alpha(1High)-subtypes in canine aorta, rat hearts and rat brain was 5.71, 5.52 and 6.56, respectively, In addition, the pK(i) values of these drugs in canine aorta, rat hearts and rat brain for the alpha(1Low)-subtype was very low. 2. The phenylephrine induced-contractions of aortae of guinea pigs and rats were not inhibited by these agents. 3. Both bovine hearts and tracheal smooth muscles indicated that 18-502 had the highest pK(i) value to beta(1)- and beta(2)-adrenoceptor subtypes and the rank order of these beta-blocking potencies were 18-502 > bopindolol > 20-785.