Term Name: phenylpropanolamine
Synonyms: (1R,2R)-2-amino-1-phenylpropan-1-ol, beta-hydroxyamphetamine, fenilpropanolamina, norephedrine, phenylpropanolamine, phenylpropanolaminum, PPA
Definition: An amphetamine in which the parent 1-phenylpropan-2-amine skeleton is substituted at position 1 with an hydroxy group. A decongestant and appetite suppressant, it is commonly used in prescription and over-the-counter cough and cold preparations.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:8104]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: amphetamines
has_role: nasal decongestant sympathomimetic agent