Isoproterenol hydrochloride

Isoproterenol Hydrochloride is the hydrochloride salt form of isoproterenol, a synthetic catechol compound and potent beta adrenergic agonist with peripheral vasodilator, bronchodilator, and cardiac stimulating properties. Isoproterenol exerts its effect on the beta-1 adrenergic receptors in the myocardium, thereby increasing heart rate and cardiac output. Additionally, isoproterenol acts on beta-2 adrenergic receptors in bronchiolar and vascular smooth muscle, thereby causing smooth muscle relaxation. It is grouped under the following drug class(es): 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 Isoprenaline hydrochloride, Aerolone, Aerotrol and Vapo-Iso. Its PubChem CID is 5807.

CAS No 51-30-9
Molecular Formula C11H18ClNO3
Molecular Weight 247.72 g/mol
Synonyms 4-[1-hydroxy-2-(propan-2-ylamino)ethyl]benzene-1,2-diol;hydrochloride

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