Ritodrine

Ritodrine (DU21220) is a potent and orally active β-adrenergic agonist. Ritodrine decreases preterm delivery and uterine contraction. Ritodrine has the potential for the research of preterm labor[1][2].

Product Specifications

CAS Number

[26652-09-5]

Product Name Alternative

DU21220

UNSPSC

12352005

Hazard Statement

H302-H312-H332

Target

Adrenergic Receptor

Type

Reference compound

Related Pathways

GPCR/G Protein; Neuronal Signaling

Applications

Metabolism-protein/nucleotide metabolism

Field of Research

Endocrinology

Assay Protocol

https://www.medchemexpress.com/ritodrine.html

Solubility

10 mM in DMSO

Smiles

C[C@H]([C@H](C1=CC=C(O)C=C1)O)NCCC2=CC=C(O)C=C2

Molecular Formula

C17H21NO3

Molecular Weight

287.35

Precautions

P261-P264-P270-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P330-P363-P501

References & Citations

[1]Canadian Preterm Labor Investigators Group. Treatment of preterm labor with the beta-adrenergic agonist ritodrine. N Engl J Med. 1992 Jul 30;327 (5) :308-12.|[2]Kaga N, et al. Preventive effect of ritodrine hydrochloride and/or urinary trypsin inhibitor against lipopolysaccharide-induced preterm delivery in mice. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 1997 Oct;76 (9) :811-6.