| Bioactivity | Ritodrine (DU21220) hydrochloride is a β-adrenergic agonist, also an effective smooth muscle and uterine relaxant. Ritodrine hydrochloride prolongs contraction interval, can be used for researching arrest premature labor[1][2][3]. |
| Name | Ritodrine hydrochloride |
| CAS | 23239-51-2 |
| Formula | C17H22ClNO3 |
| Molar Mass | 323.81 |
| Appearance | Solid |
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
| Storage | 4°C, sealed storage, away from moisture *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture) |
| Reference | [1]. Spellacy WN, et al. Treatment of premature labor with ritodrine: a randomized controlled study. Obstet Gynecol. 1979 Aug;54(2):220-3. [2]. 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. [3]. Li, X., Y. Zhang, and Z. Shi, Ritodrine in the treatment of preterm labour: a meta-analysis. Indian J Med Res, 2005. 121(2): p. 120-7. |