Procaterol is a short-acting β₂-adrenergic receptor agonist (SABA) used mainly as a bronchodilator for the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It works by relaxing airway smooth muscles, making breathing easier. It is grouped under the following drug class(es): Beta-2 agonists. 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 Meptin, (R and S)-Procaterol. Its PubChem CID is 688563.
Procaterol
| CAS No | 72332-33-3 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C16H22N2O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 290.36 g/mol |
| Synonyms | 8-hydroxy-5-[(1S,2R)-1-hydroxy-2-(propan-2-ylamino)butyl]-1H-quinolin-2-one |
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Procaterol is a short-acting β₂-adrenergic receptor agonist (SABA) used mainly as a bronchodilator for the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
The listed CAS number is 72332-33-3.
The listed molecular formula is C16H22N2O3.
The listed molecular weight is 290.36 g/mol.
8-hydroxy-5-[(1S,2R)-1-hydroxy-2-(propan-2-ylamino)butyl]-1H-quinolin-2-one.
The source lists Meptin, (R and S)-Procaterol.