Salbutamol

Albuterol is a member of the class of phenylethanolamines that is 4-(2-amino-1-hydroxyethyl)-2-(hydroxymethyl)phenol having a tert-butyl group attached to the nirogen atom. It functions as a beta-adrenergic agonist used to treat asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Among its listed roles, it functions as a bronchodilator agent, a beta-adrenergic agonist, an environmental contaminant and a xenobiotic. It belongs to the class of phenylethanolamines, a secondary amino compound and a member of phenols. It is grouped under the following drug class(es): Beta-2 agonists and Bronchodilators. Its therapeutic use is listed as anti-asthmatic agents. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Albuterol, Ventoline and Broncovaleas. Its PubChem CID is 2083.