Term Name: albuterol
Synonyms: 4-[2-(tert-butylamino)-1-hydroxyethyl]-2-(hydroxymethyl)phenol, Albuterol, Proventil, Salbutamol
Definition: 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 acts as a beta-adrenergic agonist used in the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:2549]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: phenols phenylethanolamines secondary amino compound
has subtype: (R)-salbutamol
has_role: beta-adrenergic agonist bronchodilator agent environmental contaminant xenobiotic
inverse has_functional_parent: albuterol sulfate