Title: Cimaterol
CAS Registry Number: 54239-37-1
CAS Name: 2-Amino-5-[1-hydroxy-2-[(1-methylethyl)amino]ethyl]benzonitrile
Synonyms: (±)-5-[1-hydroxy-2-(isopropylamino)ethyl]anthranilonitrile; 1-(4-amino-3-cyanophenyl)-2-isopropylaminoethanol
Manufacturers' Codes: AB-A-663; CL-263780; AC-263780
Molecular Formula: C12H17N3O
Molecular Weight: 219.28
Percent Composition: C 65.73%, H 7.81%, N 19.16%, O 7.30%
Literature References: b-Adrenergic agonist, related to clenbuterol and mabuterol,
q.q.v. Prepn: G. Engelhardt
et al., DE 2261914 (1974 to Thomae). Pharmacology: G. Engelhardt,
Arzneim.-Forsch. 34, 1625 (1984). Effect on lipid metabolism in sheep: C. Y. Hu
et al., J. Anim. Sci. 66, 1393 (1988). Efficacy as a repartitioning agent in livestock: R. W. Jones
et al., ibid. 61, 905 (1985); D. H. Beermann
et al., ibid. 62, 370 (1986).
Review: M. Lafontan
et al., Reprod. Nutr. Dev. 28, 61-84 (1988).
Properties: Crystals, mp 159-161°.
Melting point: mp 159-161°
Therap-Cat-Vet: Repartitioning agent.