A series of xanthone derivatives were synthesized and examined for electrocardiographic, antiarrhythmic, hypotensive and anticonvulsant activities as well as for α1-and β1- adrenergic binding affinities. Among the investigated compounds, some of them exhibited significant antiarrhythmic and/or hypotensive activity. The data obtained via receptor binding assay are in agreement with pharmacological results and could explain antiarrhythmic ...