2-Chloro-1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)ethan-1-one

Ractopamine is a beta adrenergic agonist used as a livestock growth promoter, typically structured as 1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-2-[1-methyl-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propylamino]ethanol hydrochloride. 2-Chloro-1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)ethan-1-one (also known as 4-hydroxy-α-chloroacetophenone or 4′-hydroxy-2-chloroacetophenone) is a key intermediate in the synthesis of Ractopamine hydrochloride.

API Name Ractopamine
CAS No 6305-04-0
Molecular Formula C8H7ClO2
Molecular Weight 170.59 g/mol
Synonyms 2-chloro-1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)ethanone

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