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Salbutamol (CAS 18559-94-9)

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Alternate Names:
α-[(tert-Butylamino)methyl]-4-hydroxy-m-xylene-α,α1-diol
Application:
Salbutamol is a β2-adrenoceptor agonist
CAS Number:
18559-94-9
Purity:
≥96%
Molecular Weight:
239.31
Molecular Formula:
C13H21NO3
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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Salbutamol, also known as albuterol in some regions, is a short-acting β2-adrenergic receptor agonist with a pivotal role in research related to respiratory physiology and airway management. Its mechanism of action involves the selective stimulation of β2-adrenergic receptors, which leads to the activation of adenylate cyclase and a subsequent increase in the levels of cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) within cells. This cascade of intracellular events ultimately results in the relaxation of bronchial smooth muscle fibers and a decrease in the release of mediators of immediate hypersensitivity from cells, especially from mast cells. Given its rapid onset and efficacy in dilating airways, salbutamol is extensively utilized in scientific studies to understand the pathophysiology of asthma and other obstructive pulmonary disorders. Its ability to act specifically on β2 receptors with minimal β1-adrenergic receptor activity makes it useful in experimental models to explore the pharmacodynamics of bronchodilation and to develop novel therapeutic strategies targeting airway hyperresponsiveness and inflammation.


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Salbutamol, 25 mg

sc-253527
25 mg
$94.00

Salbutamol, 50 mg

sc-253527A
50 mg
$141.00