Chemistry:Colterol

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Short description: Chemical compound
Colterol
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Clinical data
Other namesN-tert-Butylarterenol; N-tert-Butylnoradrenaline
Identifiers
CAS Number
PubChem CID
ChemSpider
UNII
Chemical and physical data
FormulaC12H19NO3
Molar mass225.288 g·mol−1
3D model (JSmol)

Colterol is a short-acting β2-adrenoreceptor agonist. Bitolterol, a prodrug for colterol,[1] is used in the management of bronchospasm in asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

References

  1. "Bitolterol mesylate: a beta-adrenergic agent. Chemistry, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, adverse effects and clinical efficacy in asthma". Pharmacotherapy 5 (3): 127–37. 6 May 1985. doi:10.1002/j.1875-9114.1985.tb03410.x. PMID 3895171.