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Ractopamine hydrochloride (CAS 90274-24-1)

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Alternate Names:
4-{3-[2-Hydroxy-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)ethyl]aminobutylphenol hydrochloride
Application:
Ractopamine hydrochloride is an andrenergic beta-agonist
CAS Number:
90274-24-1
Purity:
≥97%
Molecular Weight:
337.84
Molecular Formula:
C18H23NO3•HCl
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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Ractopamine hydrochloride is an adrenergic beta-agonist. Ractopamine hydrochloride is an activator of beta2-AR and beta1-AR. Ractopamine hydrochloride has the effects of increasing muscle mass and decreasing body fat in rodents and lifestock.


Ractopamine hydrochloride (CAS 90274-24-1) References

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  2. Effect of ractopamine hydrochloride and zilpaterol hydrochloride on cardiac electrophysiologic and hematologic variables in finishing steers.  |  Frese, DA., et al. 2016. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 249: 668-77. PMID: 27585105
  3. Effects of ractopamine hydrochloride on growth performance, carcass characteristics, and physiological response to different handling techniques.  |  Hagenmaier, JA., et al. 2017. J Anim Sci. 95: 1977-1992. PMID: 28726982
  4. Ractopamine hydrochloride induces behavioral alterations and oxidative status imbalance in zebrafish.  |  Sachett, A., et al. 2018. J Toxicol Environ Health A. 81: 194-201. PMID: 29405861
  5. Exposure to ractopamine hydrochloride induces changes in heart rate and behavior in zebrafish embryos and larvae.  |  Garbinato, C., et al. 2020. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int. 27: 21468-21475. PMID: 32277412
  6. Effects of ractopamine hydrochloride supplementation on feeding behavior, growth performance, and carcass characteristics of finishing steers.  |  Trotta, RJ., et al. 2019. Transl Anim Sci. 3: 1143-1152. PMID: 32704878
  7. Effects of various ractopamine hydrochloride withdrawal periods on performance, health, and carcass characteristics in yearling steers.  |  Bryant, TC., et al. 2020. Transl Anim Sci. 4: 67-74. PMID: 32704967
  8. Growth, performance, and carcass characteristics of feedlot Holstein steers fed ractopamine hydrochloride.  |  Lockard, CL., et al. 2020. Transl Anim Sci. 4: 102-117. PMID: 32704971
  9. Influence of ractopamine hydrochloride and days on feed on feedlot performance and red meat yield in thin cull beef cows targeted for a lean market.  |  DeClerck, JC., et al. 2020. Transl Anim Sci. 4: 170-181. PMID: 32704977
  10. Effects of differing withdrawal times from ractopamine hydrochloride on residue concentrations of beef muscle, adipose tissue, rendered tallow, and large intestine.  |  Davis, HE., et al. 2020. PLoS One. 15: e0242673. PMID: 33264353
  11. Effects of voluntary removal of ractopamine hydrochloride (Optaflexx) on live performance and carcass characteristics of beef steers.  |  Rincker, PJ., et al. 2021. Transl Anim Sci. 5: txab047. PMID: 34124588
  12. Effects of ractopamine hydrochloride on nutrient digestibility and nitrogen excretion of finishing beef cattle.  |  Harsh, BN., et al. 2021. Transl Anim Sci. 5: txab036. PMID: 34853827
  13. Ractopamine at legal residue dosage accelerates atherosclerosis by inducing endothelial dysfunction and promoting macrophage foam cell formation.  |  Chen, CH., et al. 2022. Environ Pollut. 313: 120080. PMID: 36057326

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Product NameCatalog #UNITPriceQtyFAVORITES

Ractopamine hydrochloride, 1 g

sc-205832
1 g
$148.00

Ractopamine hydrochloride, 5 g

sc-205832A
5 g
$557.00