Ractopamine hydrochloride Chemical Properties

Melting point:

165-167 °C

storage temp. 

0-6°C

solubility 

DMSO (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)

form 

Solid

color 

White to Off-White

Stability:

Hygroscopic

CAS DataBase Reference

90274-24-1(CAS DataBase Reference)

Safety Information

Hazard Codes 

Xn,T,F

Risk Statements 

20/22-43-39/23/24/25-23/24/25-11

Safety Statements 

24-26-37-45-36/37-16

HS Code 

2922504500

Ractopamine hydrochloride Usage And Synthesis

Description

Ractopamine hydrochloride is a phenethanolamine β-adrenergic agonist that redirects nutrients away from fat deposition and towards lean deposition. The mode of action of ractopamine primarily involves the modulation of metabolic pathways and signals in muscle and lipid cells to enhance protein accretion. Other mechanisms also include regulation of hormone release and modification of blood flow (Mersmann, 1998). It has the effects of increasing muscle mass and decreasing body fat in rodents and lifestock.

Chemical Properties

White to Off-White Solid

Uses

Ractopamine hydrochloride (RAC) is a adrenergic β-agonist approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a medicated feed ingredient for cattle during the final days of finishing to improve feed efficiency and growth.

Biological Functions

Ractopamine is a feed additive marketed by Elanco Animal Health in the US for swine (Paylean®), cattle (Optaflexx®), and turkeys (Topmax®). Zoetis also markets generic versions for swine (Engain®) and cattle (Actogain®). Ractopamine is intended to provide economic benefits by increasing rate of gain, improving feed efficiency, and increasing carcass leanness. The active ingredient is ractopamine hydrochloride, a synthetic, racemic biogenic amine, and a Beta-adrenoceptor agonists (β-agonists or beta-agonists). β-agonists are anabolic compounds that promote fat loss and muscle gain. It is not an antibiotic, hormone, or steroid.

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