Epinephrine is a hormone secreted by the adrenal medulla. Among its actions, it is a bronchodilator. Albuterol, sold under several trade names, including Proventil and Salbumol, is one of the most effective and widely prescribed antiasthma drugs. The R enantiomer of albuterol is 68 times more effective in the treatment of asthma than the S enantiomer. OH H ОН H N. t-Bu НО. `Me НО НО НО (R)-Epinephrine (Adrenaline) (R)-Albuterol

Epinephrine is a hormone secreted by the adrenal medulla. Among its actions, it is a bronchodilator. Albuterol, sold under several trade names, including Proventil and Salbumol, is one of the most effective and widely prescribed antiasthma drugs. The R enantiomer of albuterol is 68 times more effective in the treatment of asthma than the S enantiomer. OH H ОН H N. t-Bu НО. `Me НО НО НО (R)-Epinephrine (Adrenaline) (R)-Albuterol

Chemistry

10th Edition

ISBN:9781305957404

Author:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste

Publisher:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste

Chapter1: Chemical Foundations

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1RQ: Define and explain the differences between the following terms. a. law and theory b. theory and...

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