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Is Orciprenaline vegetarian?

Orciprenaline

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Orciprenaline, also known as metaproterenol, is a synthetic β2-adrenergic receptor agonist used as a bronchodilator in the treatment of asthma.

Also known as 1,3-Benzenediol, 5-(1-hydroxy-2-((1-methylethyl)amino)ethyl)-, Metaproterenol
INCI name Orciprenaline
CAS number 586-06-1
EC number 209-569-1
CosIng ID 82013
Last reviewed 10 July 2026

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