Terbutaline (CED0003767)

Terbutaline is an organic compound with the chemical formula C12H19NO3 and an average molecular weight of 225.28 g/mol. Terbutaline belongs to the benzenediols, a subclass of phenols within the organic compounds. It acts as an agonist/antagonist of the Beta-1 adrenergic receptor (ADRB1), Beta-2 adrenergic receptor (ADRB2), and Beta-3 adrenergic receptor (ADRB3). The compound is utilized in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and veterinary products as a drug for obstructive airway diseases. It has been found in or released from 18 recorded sources. These sources include drinking water and water supply; food preservation within food, food processing, and cookware; and floors within building and construction. Other recorded sources include electrical and electronic equipment, such as hybrid capacitors, electrodes, line transmission systems, conductive bodies characterized by the conductive materials, and electrically stimulated smoking devices. Additionally, it is found in household cleaning and consumer products, including pipe accessories, cigar cigarettes, perfumes within detergents and soaps, non-electric simulated smoking devices, and other smoking requisites. Exposure to terbutaline can occur through subcutaneous, respiratory, oral, and intramuscular routes.